Renal impression on liver | |
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Inferior surface of the liver. | |
Posterior and inferior surfaces of the liver. | |
Latin | impressio renalis hepatis |
Gray's | subject #250 1189 |
The portion of the under surface of the right lobe to the right of the fossa for the gall-bladder presents two impressions, one situated behind the other, and separated by a ridge. The posterior of these, the renal impression, is deeper and is occupied by the upper part of the right kidney and lower part of the right suprarenal gland.
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