Bare area of the liver
The bare area of the liver (nonperitoneal area) is a large triangular area on the diaphragmatic surface of the liver. It is the only part of the liver with no peritoneal covering, although it is still covered by Glisson's capsule. It is attached directly to the diaphragm by loose connective tissue. The bare area of the liver is relevant to the portacaval anastomosis, encloses the right extraperitoneal subphrenic space, and can be a site of spread of infection from the abdominal cavity to the thoracic cavity
| Bare area of the liver | |
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Vertical disposition of the peritoneum. Main cavity, red; omental bursa, blue (bare area of the liver labeled at right, second from the top) | |
The liver, as seen from behind. The bare area is visible on the upper-right, labeled as nonperitoneal surfaces | |
| Details | |
| Part of | Liver |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | area nuda hepatis |
| FMA | 14480 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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