Structural stability - from IVC and hepatic vein attachments

Visceral surface

Covered with peritoneum except for gallbladder fossa and porta hepatis

Pics from Grant's Anatomy -
liver visceral surface grants.jpg
liver surfaces sagittal section grants.jpg

bare area - boundaries

Anterior: Anterior coronary ligament
Posterior: Posterior coronary ligament
Medial: IVC

surface anatomy

Superior borders:
- 5th rib on right side
- 6th rib on left
Inferior border
- just below 10th rib
Laterally: highest level is 6th rib in mid-axillary line

lobes

Dividing line = gallbladder fossa + IVC

sources/links

Greys
Grant's Atlas