Porta hepatis
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Start FREE trial now The porta hepatis is a deep, transverse fissure found on the central aspect of the visceral surface. It serves as a gateway, as various neurovascular structures and hepatic ducts enter and exit the liver through the porta hepatis. It is also known as the transverse hepatic fissure or the hilum of the liver.
