Anatomy of the Liver, Pancreas, and Kidneys in Dogs

This text describes the anatomy of the liver, pancreas, and kidneys in dogs. It includes information on the location, structure, and function of these organs.

Questions

• What are the six lobes of the liver?
• What are the two ducts of the pancreas?
• Where are the kidneys located in dogs?

Answers

• The six lobes of the liver are the right lateral lobe, right medial lobe, gall bladder, quadrate lobe, left medial lobe, and left lateral lobe.
• The two ducts of the pancreas are the pancreatic duct and the accessory pancreatic duct.
• The kidneys are located in the dorsal abdomen of dogs. The right kidney is more cranial than the left kidney.