Couinaud Liver Segments overlaid on right hand - Anatomy Mnemonic

The Couinaud model of hepatic anatomy divides the liver into 8 segments that are related to the portal bifurcations. Each segment has its own vascular inflow and outflow and biliary drainage. The Caudate lobe (1) is represented by the thumb tucked behind other digits.



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