caudal transverse fissure

A transverse fissure on the visceral surface of the liver between the caudate and quadrate lobes, lodging the portal vein, hepatic artery, hepatic nerve plexus, hepatic ducts, and lymphatic vessels.

Synonym: caudal transverse fissure, portal fissure.

(05 Mar 2000)


Terms mentioned in text: transverse, fissure, visceral, surface, liver, caudate, quadrate lobes, portal vein, hepatic artery, hepatic, nerve plexus, hepatic ducts, lymphatic vessels, caudal transverse fissure, portal fissure
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