Inferior view of the liver

This tutorial provides an in-depth look at the liver's anatomy, focusing on its posterior and inferior views. It covers the liver's essential functions, its division into four lobes, and the impressions formed by surrounding organs. The tutorial also explains the ligaments that attach the liver, the Porta Hepatis, and the vessels involved in blood and bile transport. Finally, it discusses the bile ducts and the gallbladder's role in bile storage and release.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?

• Hormone production

• Detoxification

• Protein synthesis

• Oxygen transport

Where is the left lobe of the liver located?

• Right hypochondriac region

• Right iliac region

• Left hypochondriac region

• Umbilical region

Which ligament separates the right and left lobes of the liver anteriorly?

• Round ligament

• Venous ligament

• Coronary ligament

• Falciform ligament

What causes the renal impression on the liver?

• Contact with the colon

• Contact with the right kidney

• Contact with the stomach

• Contact with the duodenum

What is the bare area of the liver?

• An area attached to the pancreas

• An area attached to the gallbladder

• An area not covered by peritoneum

• An area covered by peritoneum

What is the Porta Hepatis?

• A duct in the liver

• A lobe of the liver

• A fissure transmitting vessels and nerves

• A ligament of the liver

Which vessel is NOT part of the portal triad?

• Proper hepatic artery

• Inferior vena cava

• Hepatic portal vein

• Common bile duct

What is the role of the hepatic portal vein?

• Transport bile to the gallbladder

• Transport oxygenated blood to the liver

• Transport deoxygenated blood to the heart

• Transport nutrient-rich blood to the liver

What forms the common bile duct?

• Gallbladder and pancreas

• Portal vein and hepatic artery

• Cystic duct and common hepatic duct

• Right and left hepatic ducts

What is the primary function of the gallbladder?

• Produce hormones

• Store bile

• Filter blood

• Produce bile