Functional Anatomy of the Liver and Extrahepatic Bile Ducts

Flashcards summarizing key concepts from the lecture on liver anatomy and the extrahepatic biliary system.

What is the approximate weight of the liver in living humans?

About 2.0 kg.

What is the shape of the liver?

Ovoid.

What separates the two lobes of the liver?

Ligamentum falciforme.

What is the function of the ductus hepaticus communis?

It transports bile from the liver to the duodenum.

What is the structure of the lobules in the liver?

Roughly hexagonal with portal triads at the tips and a central vein in the middle.

What type of cells are hepatocytes?

Parenchymal cells of the liver.

What connects the gallbladder to the hepatic duct?

Ductus cysticus.

What is the role of the vena portae?

It provides the functional blood supply of the liver by conveying absorbed nutrients.

What part of the liver is referred to as Area nuda?

The posterior part of the diaphragmatic face that is uncovered by peritoneum.

What is the normal anatomy of the liver segment determined by?

The division of the Arteria hepatica propria or Vena portae.