posterior sector of right lobe of liver

lateral sector of right lobe of liver

The posterior sector of the right lobe of the liver.

Tipo Organ
Estructura principal anatomical entity
Nombre latino lateral sector of right lobe of liver

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the posterior sector of right lobe of liver?
The posterior sector of the right hepatic lobe is a major anatomical division supplied by the posterior segmental hepatic artery and drained by the posterior sectoral vein.
Where is the posterior sector of right lobe of liver located?
Located in the right portion of the liver, the posterior sector comprises segments VI and VII on the inferior and superior surfaces respectively.
What is the function of the posterior sector of right lobe of liver?
The posterior sector performs hepatic metabolic, synthetic, and biliary functions as an integrated unit with the anterior sector of the right lobe.
What is the posterior sector of right lobe of liver connected to?
The sector receives blood from the posterior branch of the right hepatic artery and portal vein, and drains through the right hepatic vein to the inferior vena cava.
Why is the posterior sector of right lobe of liver clinically important?
Distinction between anterior and posterior sectors is essential for planning partial hepatectomy, liver transplantation, and interventional radiology procedures.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.