The Human Liver – Anatomy, Location, Functions, and Picture

The Human Liver – Anatomy, Location, Functions, and Picture

Dr.VS.Suresh Phd., Email :bksureshv@gmail.com

The human liver is the body’s second largest organ, after the human skin.

It is built-up by a complex chemical factory which produces numerous important substances (bile, digestive enzymes, clotting factors, cholesterol, and proteins, and more).

It is essential for the metabolism of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and other various vitamins and minerals.

Where is the human liver located?

The human liver is located under your right rib cage, and normally weighs approximately 3 pounds.

It helps to adjust the level of blood sugar and fats, cleanses the blood, detoxifies drugs, and protects against potentially harmful chemicals such as alcohol.

It is also the main repository for blood, vitamins and minerals, and glycogen (the stored form of sugar – the body’s major fuel). The human liver is a powerful and complicated machine and largely unappreciated – until something goes wrong.