Anterior surface of liver
Facies anterior hepatis
- Latin synonym: Pars anterior faciei diaphragmaticae hepatis
- Synonym: Anterior part of diaphragmatic surface of liver
- Related terms: Anterior part; Diaphragmatic surface - Anterior part
Definition
The anterior part of diaphragmatic surface lies behind the xiphoid process, and, in the angle between the diverging rib cartilage of opposite sides, is in contact with the abdominal wall.
References
This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).
