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1
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weight of the liver

A

male - 1400-1800g

female - 1200-1400g

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location of the liver

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right upper quadrant - right hypochondriac, epigastric, part of the left hypochondriac

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3
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connective tissue capsule of the liver

A

Glisson’s capsule

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4
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the liver is deep to which ribs

A

7-11

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5
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lower border of the liver

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right 10th rib to left 5th intercostal space

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6
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upper border of the liver

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5th intercostal space on both right and left

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7
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ligament extending from the umbilicus to the liver

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falciform ligament

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8
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the right leaflet of the falciform ligament becomes the:

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coronary ligament

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9
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the left leaflet of the falciform ligament becomes the:

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left triangular ligament

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10
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what structure is embedded within the falciform ligament

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ligamentum teres hepatis

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11
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the ligamentum teres hepatis is a remnant of what structure

A

umbilical vein

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12
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the ligamentum venosum is a remnant of what structure

A

ductus venosus

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13
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the superior layer of the coronary ligament is reflected onto the:

A

diaphragm

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14
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the inferior layer of the coronary ligament becomes the

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hepatorenal ligament

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15
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what structure lies in the posterior right limb of the H fissure of the liver

A

IVC

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16
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what structure lies in the anterior right limb of the H fissure of the liver

A

gallbladder

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17
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what structure lies in the crossbar of the H fissure of the liver

A

porta hepatis

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18
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what structure lies in the posterior left limb of the H fissure of the liver

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ligamentum venosum

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19
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what structure lies in the anterior left limb of the H fissure of the liver

A

falciform ligament

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20
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the H fissure divides the liver into:

A

right, left, caudate, quadrate lobes

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21
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the anterosuperior aspect of the liver fits into:

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cupola of the diaphragm

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22
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function of the liver

A

glycogen storage, bile secretion, other metabolic functions

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23
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right triangular ligament is formed from the convergence of the __________

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inferior and superior layers of coronary ligament

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24
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divisions of the liver anteriorly

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right lobe and left lobe

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25
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T/F: the quadrate lobe is more posterior to the caudate lobe

A

F

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26
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difference between anatomical and functional subdivisions of the liver

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anatomical lobes - determined by fissures

functional lobes - determined by distribution of blood vessels

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27
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the bare area of the liver is found in which surface

A

inferoposterior

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28
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subphrenic recess is divided into the left and the right subdivisions by the:

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falciform ligament

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29
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the liver is covered by peritoneum except in these areas:

A
  1. bare area
  2. groove for IVC
  3. gallbladder fossa
  4. porta hepatis
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30
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simultaneous secondary branchings of the portal vein and hepatic artery within the liver

A

portal pedicles

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31
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T/F: the hepatic artery and portal vein independently supply all of the 8 surgically resectable hepatic segments

A

F, they only supply 7

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32
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hepatic artery is a branch of the :

A

celiac artery

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33
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hepatic portal vein is formed as a union of which two veins

A
  1. superior mesenteric vein

2. splenic vein

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34
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3 major hepatic veins

A
  1. right hepatic vein
  2. central hepatic vein
  3. peripheral hepatic vein
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35
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the hepatic artery supplies __% of the liver’s blood

A

20-30%

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36
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the hepatic portal vein supplies ___% of the liver’s blood

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70-80%

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37
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difference of blood in hepatic artery and hepatic portal vein

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  1. hepatic artery - rich in oxygen, poor in nutrients

2. hepatic portal vein - rich in nutrients, poor in oxygen

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38
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hepatic veins drain into the

A

IVC

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39
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vein that connects the intestinal veins with the IVC and its retroperitoneal branches

A

vein of Retzius

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40
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most of the lymph coming from the liver is formed in the:

A

perisinusoidal space of Disse

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41
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space of Disse - function

A

area where non-bile products of the liver are secreted

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42
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lymph drainage of deep liver structures

A

hepatic lymph nodes

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43
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lymph drainage of superficial anterior aspect of liver

A

celiac lymph nodes

44
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lymph drainage of superficial posterior aspect of liver

A

phrenic lymph nodes

45
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lymph drainage of central diaphragmatic surface of liver

A

parasternal lymph nodes

46
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lymph drainage along ligamentum teres

A

anterior abdominal wall lymph nodes

47
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innervation of the liver

A
  1. hepatic plexus
  2. left and right vagus
  3. right phrenic
48
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components of the hepatic plexus of nerves

A
  1. sympathetic - from celiac trunk

2. parasympathetic - from vagus

49
Q

during a liver biopsy, the needle is directed through where

A

through the right 10th intercostal space in the midaxillary line

50
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hepatic enlargment caused by congestive heart failure, tumors, and bacterial/viral diseases (e.g. hepatitis)

A

hepatomegaly

51
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progressive destruction of hepatocytes and replacement by fat and fibrous tissue

52
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subphrenic abscesses often drain into the:

A

hepatorenal recess / pouch of Morison

53
Q

difference of liver lobectomy and segmentectomy

A

lobectomy - entire left or right lobe removed, without excessive bleeding

segmentectomy - removal of severely injured segments using cauterizing scalpel or laser surgery

54
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rupture of the liver is often caused by:

A

broken ribs perforating the liver

55
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maximum capacity of gallbladder

A

50ml of bile

56
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parts of the gallbladder

A
  1. fundus
  2. body
  3. infundibulum
  4. neck
57
Q

tapering transitional area between gallbladder body and neck

A

infundibulum

58
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attaches the infundibulum of the gallbladder to the duodenum

A

cholecystoduodenal ligament

59
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bulging interior surface of gallbladder infundibulum

A

Hartman’s pouch

60
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valve formed by gallbladder neck mucosa

A

spiral valve of Heister

61
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function of spiral valve of Heister

A
  1. keeps cystic duct open to divert bile into gallbladder when hepatopancreatic sphincter is closed
  2. provides additional resistance to sudden release of bile due to increased intraabdominal pressure
62
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clinical importance of proximiity of gallbladder to right colon and hepatic flexure

A

easy spread of malignancies

63
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arterial supply of gallbladder

A

cystic artery

64
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venous drainage of gallbladder

A

no major cystic vein, venous drainage is accomplished by small veins that drain into the portal capillary system

65
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lymph drainage of gallbladder

A

hepatic lymph nodes

66
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innervation of gallbladder

A
  1. celiac plexus - sympathetic
  2. vagus nerve - parasympathetic
  3. right phrenic nerve - sensory
67
Q

pain in the gallbladder is referred to:

A

ipsilateral shoulder and neck (dermatomes of C3 C4 C5)

68
Q

2 perihepatic spaces

A
  1. suprahepatic - between liver and diaphragm

2. infrahepatic - between visceral surface of liver and transverse colon

69
Q

gallbadder inflammation

A

cholecystitis

70
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location of the stomach

A

epigastric, umbilicial, left hypochondriac regions

71
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anterior relations of the stomach

A

diaphragm, left lobe of liver, anterior abdominal wall

72
Q

posterior relations of the stomach

A

omental bursa, pancreas

73
Q

wide part of the pylorus

A

pyloric antrum

74
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narrow part of the pylorus

A

pyloric canal

75
Q

pyloric region is divided into smaller subregions by:

A

sulcus intermedius

76
Q

pyloric canal and sphincter lie in what level

77
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temporary longitudinal folds formed when gastric mucosa is contracted

78
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T/F: rugae are formed when the stomach is distended

79
Q

structure temporarily formed during swallowing between the longitudinal gastric folds of the mucosa of the lesser curvature

A

gastric canal

80
Q

clinical significance of proximity of heart and stomach

A

sharp objects swallowed may perforate the stomach wall and the adjacent pericardium and ventricle

81
Q

blood supply of lesser curvature

A

left gastric artery and right gastric artery

82
Q

origin of left gastric and right gastric arteries

A
  1. left gastric - from celiac trunk

2. right gastric - from gastroduodenal artery

83
Q

blood supply of greater curvature

A

left gastroepiploic and right gastroepiploic

84
Q

origin of left gastroepiploic and right gastroepiploic arteries

A
  1. left gastroepiploic - from splenic artery

2. right gastroepiploic - from superior pancreaticoduodenal

85
Q

3 primary branches of the celiac trunk

A
  1. left gastric artery
  2. splenic artery
  3. common hepatic artery
86
Q

main draining vein of the stomach

A

portal vein

87
Q

the short gastric and left gastroomental veins drain into the

A

splenic vein

88
Q

the right gastroepiploic vein drains into

A

superior mesenteric vein

89
Q

vein that ascends over the pylorus to drain into the right gastric vein

A

prepyloric vein

90
Q

arterial supply of the fundus

A
  1. short gastric artery

2. posterior gastric artery

91
Q

lymph drainage of superior 2/3 of stomach

A

gastric lymph nodes

92
Q

lymph drainage of fundus and superior part of the body

A

pancreaticosplenic lymph nodes

93
Q

lymph drainage of right 2/3 of the inferior 1/3 of the stomach

A

pyloric lymph nodes

94
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lymph drainage of left 1/3 of the greater curvature

A

pancreaticoduodenal lymph nodes

95
Q

anterior vagal trunk is derived from:

A

left vagus

96
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posterior vagal trunk is derived from:

A

right vagus

97
Q

anterior vagal trunk supplies:

A

liver and duodenum

98
Q

posterior vagal trunk supplies:

A

anterior and posterior surfaces of the stomach, celiac plexus

99
Q

referred pain in epigastric region indicates a problem in the:

100
Q

referred pain in umbilicus indicates a problem in the:

A

small intestine

101
Q

referred pain in the right upper quadrant + neck + shoulder + scapula indicates a problem in the:

A

gallbladder

102
Q

referred pain in the right lower quadrant indicates a problem in the:

103
Q

how do abdominal muscles respond to abnormal stimuli in viscera

A

they become rigid and shield the abdominal wall and parietal peritoneum from painful movement

104
Q

ulcers of the anterior wall of the stomach may perforate into the:

A

greater sac

105
Q

ulcers of the posterior wall of the stomach may perforate into the:

A

omental bursa

106
Q

the parietal peritoneum and skin in the area of the umbilicus is sensorily innervated by the

A

10th intercostal nerve

107
Q

sharp pain that is well-localized in the epigastric region would involve which nerves

A

6th to 9th intercostal nerves

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