Traditional descriptions of liver anatomy refer to a smooth,convex surface contacting the diaphragm.Surface depressions are recognized anatomic variants.There are many theories to explain the cause of the depressions....Traditional descriptions of liver anatomy refer to a smooth,convex surface contacting the diaphragm.Surface depressions are recognized anatomic variants.There are many theories to explain the cause of the depressions.We discuss the theory that these are caused by hypertrophic muscular bands in the diaphragm.展开更多
文摘Traditional descriptions of liver anatomy refer to a smooth,convex surface contacting the diaphragm.Surface depressions are recognized anatomic variants.There are many theories to explain the cause of the depressions.We discuss the theory that these are caused by hypertrophic muscular bands in the diaphragm.