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Overview of the Liver and Gallbladder

ByChristina C. Lindenmeyer, MD, Cleveland Clinic
Reviewed/Revised Apr 2022 | Modified Mar 2024
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Located in the upper right portion of the abdomen, the liver and gallbladder are interconnected by ducts known as the biliary tract, which drains into the first segment of the small intestine (the duodenum). Although the liver and gallbladder participate in some of the same functions, they are very different.

View of the Liver and Gallbladder

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