MEDICAL
LIVER
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subphrenic recess
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subhepatic recess
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hepatorenal recess
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bare area
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Detailed explanation-1: -The bare area of the liver (nonperitoneal area) is a large triangular area on the diaphragmatic surface of the liver. It is the only part of the liver with no peritoneal covering, although it is still covered by Glisson’s capsule. It is attached directly to the diaphragm by loose connective tissue.
Detailed explanation-2: -The liver is completely covered by visceral peritoneum, with the exception of the bare area, which is where the liver is in contact with the diaphragm.
Detailed explanation-3: -Over a large part of its extent of the posterior part of diaphragmatic surface it is not covered by peritoneum; this uncovered portion (the bare area) is about 7.5 cm. broad at its widest part, and is in direct contact with the diaphragm.