The liver is located in the upper right-hand portion of the abdominal cavity, beneath the diaphragm, and on top of the stomach, right kidney, and intestines. Shaped like a cone, the liver is a dark reddish-brown organ that weighs about 3 pounds.

2024年11月28日 · In this article, we will explore the liver anatomy with its position in the body, its structure, and how it is supplied with blood and nerves. The liver, the body’s largest gland, is a vital organ with distinct external features. It is located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity, beneath the diaphragm.

2025年2月11日 · Anatomy of the Stomach, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Stomach A hollow muscular organ about the size of 2 closed fists, the stomach is located inferior to the diaphragm and lateral to the liver on the left side of the abdominal cavity.

2023年10月30日 · The liver is a large organ found in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. It is a multifunctional accessory organ of the gastrointestinal tract and performs several essential functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, bile production and nutrient storage to …

2025年2月13日 · The liver is a peritoneal organ positioned in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. It is the largest visceral structure in the abdominal cavity, and the largest gland in the human body.

2022年11月26日 · The liver is found inferior to the diaphragm and occupies most of the abdomen's right upper quadrant (RUQ). It is mostly intraperitoneal, from the fifth intercostal space in the midclavicular line to the right costal margin.

The liver has 2 lobes typically described in two ways, by morphologic anatomy and by functional anatomy (as illustrated in Fig. 1). 1 Located in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity beneath the right hemidiaphragm, it is protected by the rib cage and maintains its position through peritoneal reflections, referred to as ligamentous ...

Here are some of the major organs that you’ll find in each of the four abdominal quadrants: Right Upper Quadrant: Liver, stomach, gallbladder, duodenum, right kidney, pancreas, and the right adrenal gland. Left Upper Quadrant: Liver, stomach, …

2025年1月28日 · Visual Anatomy divides the lobes by surface features. Viewing the liver anteriorly, the left and right lobes are divided by the Falciform Ligament. The Falciform ligament connects the liver to the front abdominal wall. [1] Functional Anatomy divides the lobes in a …

2024年9月10日 · The liver is the largest abdominal organ and performs a wide range of essential functions. This article will cover the anatomy of the liver and its functions.