Liver Anatomy in 3D: Where It Is and What It Does
The liver is the largest organ inside the body. It sits in the upper right of the belly, under the ribs, and does hundreds of jobs, from cleaning the blood to storing energy. In the 3D Anatomy simulator you can open the liver on its own and tap its parts.
Explore in 3DLiver quick facts
| Where it is | Upper right of the belly, under the ribs |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 1.5 kg in an adult |
| Lobes | Two main lobes, right and left |
| Makes | Bile, which helps digest fat |
| Stores | Sugar as glycogen, plus vitamins and iron |
Interesting facts about the liver
- The liver is the body's largest internal organ.
- It can grow back after part of it is removed.
- It filters blood coming from the gut before it reaches the rest of the body.
- Bile made by the liver is stored in the gallbladder underneath it.
- It breaks down medicines and alcohol.
What you can do in 3D
Open the liver to see it on its own, turn it to find the gallbladder underneath, and tap each part to learn what it does.
More organs in 3D
Tap any part to open its page.
Liver questions
Where is the liver?
In the upper right part of the belly, tucked under the ribs and just below the diaphragm.
What does the liver do?
It cleans the blood, makes bile to digest fat, stores energy as glycogen, and breaks down medicines and alcohol.
Can the liver grow back?
Yes. The liver can regrow to a normal size even after a large part has been removed.
What is the largest organ inside the body?
The liver. Only the skin, which covers the outside, is bigger.
What is bile?
A green yellow liquid made by the liver that helps break down fat. It is stored in the gallbladder.
The 3D Anatomy simulator is made by Julian Neagu, a solo founder in London, as part of VisionVix Simulators. It is free to use in the browser on desktop and phone, with no sign-up. This page is for learning and is not medical advice.