Shamir O Cawich, Michael T Gardner, Ramanand Shetty, Jean Pierre Louboutin, Zenica Dabichan, Shaneeta Johnson
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Abstract
Traditional descriptions of liver anatomy refer to a smooth, convex surface contacting the diaphragm. Surface depressions are recognized anatomic variants. There are many theories to explain the cause of the depressions. We discuss the theory that these are caused by hypertrophic muscular bands in the diaphragm.