TissueDB/Tissues/Liver
Liver is the largest solid organ in the body, located in the right upper quadrant. It has a distinctive dark reddish-brown colour and soft, friable texture.
Materials
| Material | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicone | Partial | Partial | Intra-abdominal Bleeding Simulator (Fernandes) | Cast from plaster mold of anatomical specimen; fixed in anatomical position with hot glue[1] |
Related Structures
- Gallbladder — attached to inferior surface of liver
- Gallbladder Wall — adjacent tissue for cholecystectomy
- Peritoneum and Serosa — serosal covering
- Blood Vessel — major vascular structures within hepatic hilum
References
[edit source]- ↑ Fernandes CO, Rodrigues LR, Silva do Amaral MLBS, de Morais Rodrigues SJ, Marton-Filho MA. Low-cost simulator for intra-abdominal bleeding. Rev Col Bras Cir 2023;50:e20233512. DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20233512-en. PMID: 37971114. PMC: PMC10618030.
At a Glance
Overview
[edit source]Synonyms
[edit source]Common names: Liver, Hepatic tissue, Liver tissue
Anatomical terms: Hepatic parenchyma, Liver parenchyma, Hepatic lobe, Liver capsule (Glisson capsule)
Clinical terms: Hepatic resection, Liver laceration, Hepatectomy, Hepatic hemostasis
Regional terms: Foie (French), Fegato (Italian), Hígado (Spanish), Leber (German), Lever (Dutch)