The Anatomy of The Liver & Gallbladder

The Liver

What are the livers main functions?

The liver is an essential, small organ located in the upper right abdomen, on the side of your body. The liver does a number of different things for your body, including converting protein and fat into glucose. The liver also breaks down your blood, stores glucose, and creates bile to help the small intestines to digest food. It appears as a smooth, crimson-brown coloured organ, and many people eat the liver of sheep, cows, and other animals.

This is where the liver is located in the body. As you can see, it is connected to the intestines. 

The gallbladder, which appears as a small green area, is what creates bile - a yellow-green, bitter substance that you may experience after vomiting.