Porta
Porta Hepatis
Porta Hepatis (pronounced: /ˈpɔːrtə hɪˈpætɪs/), also known as the transverse fissure of the liver, is a deep fissure in the inferior surface of the liver through which all the neurovascular structures and hepatic ducts enter or leave, except for hepatic veins.
Etymology
The term "Porta Hepatis" is derived from Latin, where "Porta" means gate and "Hepatis" refers to the liver. Thus, it can be translated as the "gate of the liver".
Anatomy
The Porta Hepatis is located on the visceral surface of the liver, between the quadrate and caudate lobes. It serves as the pathway for the hepatic artery, portal vein, and bile ducts to enter and leave the liver.
Related Terms
- Hepatic Artery: The main blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the liver, pylorus, duodenum, pancreas, and gallbladder.
- Portal Vein: A major vein that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver.
- Bile Ducts: A series of thin tubes that go from the liver to the small intestine. The main function of the bile ducts is to move bile from the liver to the small intestine, where it helps in the digestion of fats.
- Liver: A large, meaty organ that sits on the right side of the belly. The liver's main job is to filter the blood coming from the digestive tract, before passing it to the rest of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Porta
- Wikipedia's article - Porta
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