Does Liver Contain Lobules?
The Liver Has Two Lobes — the Right and the Left. Each Lobe Is Made up of Thousands of Hexagonally-Shaped Lobules. These Lobules Are Very Small. Each Lobule Is...
The liver has two lobes — the right and the left. Each lobe is made up of thousands of hexagonally-shaped lobules. These lobules are very small. Each lobule is made up of numerous liver cells, called hepatocytes, that line up in radiating rows.
How many lobules does the liver have?
The liver consists of 2 main lobes. Both are made up of 8 segments that consist of 1,000 lobules (small lobes). These lobules are connected to small ducts (tubes) that connect with larger ducts to form the common hepatic duct.
What are the two lobules of liver?
Seen from the front – the diaphragmatic surface - the liver is divided into two lobes: the right lobe and the left lobe. Viewed from the underside – the visceral surface, the other two smaller lobes the caudate lobe, and the quadrate lobe are also visible.
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