Ch 64: Liver

Question 1

The ___ is the largest solid organ of humans.

Answer 1

The liver is the largest solid organ of humans.

Question 2

Traditionally, it is divided into left
and right lobes separated by the ____

Answer 2

Traditionally, it is divided into left
and right lobes separated by the falciform ligament.

Question 3

The anatomic landmark between the medial
segment and lateral segment is drawn between the ___

Answer 3

The anatomic landmark between the medial
segment and lateral segment is drawn between the gallbladder and inferior vena
cava (the falciform ligament).

Question 4

The right lobe of the liver consists of anterior
segments (segments___) and posterior segments (segments ____).

Answer 4

The right lobe of the liver consists of anterior
segments (segments V and VIII) and posterior segments (segments VI and VII).

Question 5

The most dependent part of the abdominal cavity in the supine position

Answer 5

Morrison’s pouch

Question 6

Consists of 2 closely applied layers of peritoneum extending frm umbilicus to diaphragm

Answer 6

falciform ligament

Question 7

The caudal end of the falciform ligament contains the _____ which is a remnant of the obliterated umbilical vein

Answer 7

ligamentum teres

Question 8

The reflections of the falciform ligament separate over the posterior dome of the liver to form the _____, which
defi ne the bare area of the liver not covered by peritoneum

Answer 8

The
refl ections of the falciform ligament separate over the posterior dome of the liver to form the coronary ligaments, which
defi ne the bare area of the liver not covered by peritoneum

Question 9

The____ composed of the gastrohepatic and
hepatoduodenal ligaments, suspends the stomach and the duodenal bulb from the inferior surface of the live

Answer 9

The lesser omentum, composed of the gastrohepatic and
hepatoduodenal ligaments, suspends the stomach and the duodenal bulb from the inferior surface of the live

Question 10

The lesser sac is the isolated peritoneal compartment between the stomach and the pancreas. It
communicates with the rest of the peritoneal cavity (the greater
sac) only through the small _________

Answer 10

The lesser sac is the isolated peritoneal compartment between the stomach and the pancreas. It
communicates with the rest of the peritoneal cavity (the greater
sac) only through the small foramen of Winslow

Question 11

The _______ is a double layer of peritoneum that
hangs from the greater curvature of the stomach and descends
in front of the abdominal viscera, separating bowel from the
anterior abdominal wall

Answer 11

The greater omentum is a double layer of peritoneum that
hangs from the greater curvature of the stomach and descends
in front of the abdominal viscera, separating bowel from the
anterior abdominal wall