quadrate lobe of liver

liver quadrate lobe

The quadrate lobe is an area of the liver situated on the under surface of the right lobe, bounded in front by the anterior margin of the liver; behind by the porta hepatis; on the right, by the fossa for the gall-bladder; and on the left, by the fossa for the umbilical vein. It is oblong in shape, its antero-posterior diameter being greater than its transverse. [WP,unvetted].

Type Vessel
Parent Structure right lobe of liver
Latin Name liver quadrate lobe
FMA ID 13364

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quadrate lobe of liver?
The quadrate lobe is an area of the liver situated on the under surface of the right lobe, bounded in front by the anterior margin of the liver; behind by the porta hepatis; on the right, by the fossa for the gall-bladder; and on the left, by the fossa for the umbilical vein. It is oblong in shape,
What is the Latin name for the quadrate lobe of liver?
The Latin name for the quadrate lobe of liver is liver quadrate lobe.

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