GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The two main surfaces of the liver are the diaphragmatic surface and the visceral surface. The latter is covered by visceral peritoneum except at the porta hepatis and the bed of the gallbladder.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diaphragmatic Surface Relations It contains the greater part of the bare area and the sulcus of the inferior vena cava. The anterior part is related to the diaphragm and costal margin, xiphoid process, the abdominal wall, and the sixth to tenth ribs on the right.

Detailed explanation-3: -The liver is an organ located in the upper right part of the belly (abdomen). It is beneath the diaphragm and on top of the stomach, right kidney, and intestines.

Detailed explanation-4: -The inferior (diaphragmatic) surface sits on the central tendon of the diaphragm, and the base faces posteriorly and lies immediately anterior to the oesophagus and descending aorta. The base comprises mainly the left atrium, with a small amount of right atrium.

Detailed explanation-5: -The bare area of the liver is found on the posterosuperior surface of the right lobe of the liver. This lies close to the thoracic diaphragm. It is the only part of the liver that has no peritoneal covering.