Which of the follow ing is false about hepatic duct?
Ans. b. Caudate lobe drains only left hepatic duct In approximately 80% of the individuals, the caudate lobe drains into both the right and left hepatic ducts.In approx. 80% of the individuals, the caudate lobe drains into both the right and left hepatic ductsQ. In 15%, the caudate lobe drains only into the left hepatic duct. In 5%, the caudate is drained exclusively by the right hepatic duct.Caudate Lobe* Caudate lobe (segment I), lies between the left portal vein and the 1VC and extends to the hepatic venous confluence0.Caudate lobe is unique* It receives blood supply from both the right and left portal pedicles* Bile drain into both right and left hepatic duct0* Venous drainage is directly into IVCdeg* in approx. 80% of the individuals, the caudate Lobe drains into both the right and left hepatic duets0* in 15%. the caudate lobe drains only into the left hepatic duct* In 5%, the caudate is drained exclusively by the right hepatic duct.
Left hepatic duct formed in umbilical fissure
Caudate lobe drains only left hepatic duct
Right hepatic duct formed by V and VIII segments
Left hepatic duct crosses IV segment
Anatomy & Physiology (Liver)