Left part of liver
Pars sinistra hepatis
- Latin synonym: Pars hepatis sinistra
- Synonym: Left liver
- Related terms: Left liver; Left part of liver
Definition
The left liver (Left part of liver) is situated on the left side of the main portal fissure, it includes the segments I, II, III, IV. It should not be confused with the left lobe of liver (that does not include the quadrate lobe and caudate lobe).
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
