In relation to that.. i read this article in gulfnews last month.. and i thought i would share it here,
Hello, I am your liver
First, let me get my favourite gripe out of the way: I am often not given the same importance as my colleagues and co-organs, the heart or the brain. I wonder why. Because and let me assure you here, I am just as important for your health. It’s of some consolation to me however that I am also the subject of romantic folklore and tales of great human endeavour, privileges the heart and brain have annexed to exclusivity at times. Of course, I also am connected to flip side of the socio-emotional issues like jealousy and rage, but my esteemed co-organs don’t escape this rap either, so I would say it’s a fair world!
Let me tell you where I live
I am below your diaphragm, behind the left 5th-10 ribs, in close proximity to the gall bladder and stomach. No, you can’t really feel me, but your doc can, under your right ribs. What’s more, unless I am supersizing myself (bad sign), you can’t really feel me.
I have the softest sheath called the Glisson’s capsule covering me, which protects me. Call it my precious pashmina . And when you breathe deep and full like all good healthy human beings should to give their lungs a workout,
I, a real sweetie, move off a bit downwards to let my friend the right lung have his moment of glory - and expand. (I told you I am a well-behaved guy.)
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