Liver Anatomy, Function, Diseases, and Protection
Liver Anatomy The liver is the largest internal organ in the body. It is in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen directly below the diaphragm. The liver has four lobes, 2 of which are visible in the diagram, and 2 smaller lobes behind the larger ones. It is also contained in a fibrous layer of connective tissue that surrounds the organ. This layer protects the liver. As noted in the above diagram, it has a portal vein that carries 75% of the blood flow. It carries the deoxygenated,...
