MCQ – 86668

Which segment in the picture is caudate lobe ?

A.	I
B.	III
C.	V
D.	VI

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Correct Answer � A Explanation

Ans.A. 

• Liver has been divided into VIII surgical segments by Couinaud.
• This segmentation is based on the distribution of portal vein & hepatic vein.
• Each segment is supplied by a branch of hepatic artery,portal vein & bile duct.
• Segments I,II,III,IV belongs to left lobe.
• Segments V,VI,VII,VIII belongs to right lobe.
• Caudate lobe is segment I whereas quadrate lobe belongs to segment IV.