Anatomy
Anatomy- The Liver
Compiled By Muchiri Simon
Edition: 2024/25
, Medical & Nursing | Anatomy I of VI pages
1. What are the two ANATOMICAL sections of the Liver?
Right Hepatic Lobe Left Hepatic Lobe
2. ANATOMICAL LIVER LOBES
3. How is the Liver Differentiated/Divided PHYSIOLOGICALLY?
What is its Significance?
The liver is divided Physiologically Through the GALL BLADDER and IVC Fossa into the RIGHT and LEFT
Each lobe can be Separated into FOUR Segments (TOTAL OF 8 SEGMENTS)
-Each Segment receives its individual supply from Branches of the: PORTAL VEIN, HEPATIC ARTERY and
This allows SEGMENTED LIVER RESECTION
4. PHYSIOLOGICAL LOBES/SEGMENTS
5. What is the CAUDATE LOBE of the Liver?
Located on the POSTERIOSUPERIOR part of the Liver
Lies between the IVC and a Fossa produced by the LIGAMENTUM VENOSUM
6. CAUDATE LOBE
Anatomy 2024/25 Edition
Anatomy- The Liver
Compiled By Muchiri Simon
Edition: 2024/25
, Medical & Nursing | Anatomy I of VI pages
1. What are the two ANATOMICAL sections of the Liver?
Right Hepatic Lobe Left Hepatic Lobe
2. ANATOMICAL LIVER LOBES
3. How is the Liver Differentiated/Divided PHYSIOLOGICALLY?
What is its Significance?
The liver is divided Physiologically Through the GALL BLADDER and IVC Fossa into the RIGHT and LEFT
Each lobe can be Separated into FOUR Segments (TOTAL OF 8 SEGMENTS)
-Each Segment receives its individual supply from Branches of the: PORTAL VEIN, HEPATIC ARTERY and
This allows SEGMENTED LIVER RESECTION
4. PHYSIOLOGICAL LOBES/SEGMENTS
5. What is the CAUDATE LOBE of the Liver?
Located on the POSTERIOSUPERIOR part of the Liver
Lies between the IVC and a Fossa produced by the LIGAMENTUM VENOSUM
6. CAUDATE LOBE
Anatomy 2024/25 Edition
