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Anatomically, the liver is composed of four lobes: the right, left, caudate and quadrate lobes. The left and right lobes are divided anteriorly by the falciform ligament. The left triangular lobe attaches the left lobe of the liver to the diaphragm.
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Left lobe of liver
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The bare area of the liver is a region on its superior surface not covered by peritoneum, allowing direct contact with the diaphragm. This smooth area facilitates the liver's attachment to the diaphragm and is located between the liver's coronary and triangular ligaments.
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Bare area of liver
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The falciform ligament sits between the left and right lobes of the liver and inferior to the bare area of the liver. It is a remnant of the umbilical vein.
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Falciform ligament
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The coronary ligament attaches the liver’s superior surface to the diaphragm, forming a boundary that delineates the bare area of the liver. It consists of anterior and posterior layers that help stabilise the liver and provide structural support. The bare area is where the liver directly contacts the diaphragm.
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Coronary ligament
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The gallbladder fossa is a depression on the inferior surface of the liver’s right lobe. It is located between the right and quadrate lobes and serves as the anatomical seat for the gallbladder, with its smooth, peritoneal-free surface facilitating direct contact with the organ.
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Gallbladder fossa
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