Where the caudate lobe is, in 3D
The caudate lobe is a small lobe at the back of the liver. It is part of the liver and belongs to the digestive system. It lies on the back of the liver between the inferior vena cava and the fissure for the ligamentum venosum, just above the porta hepatis. In the segmental division of the liver it is segment I.
Frequently asked questions
Which body system does the caudate lobe belong to?
The caudate lobe belongs to the digestive system. The digestive system is made up of the digestive tract running from mouth to anus (oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine) and the liver, gallbladder and pancreas, which make digestive juices and send them into the tract.
What else can you see alongside the caudate lobe?
The BAHI BODY 3D model of the liver also shows the gallbladder and vessels and bile ducts.
Where is the liver?
The liver, in the upper right of the abdomen under the ribs, is the largest internal organ.
How many lobes does the liver have?
By its surface shape, four: the right, left, caudate and quadrate lobes.
Other parts of the liver
Wider view
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