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Statistics About The Average Liver Size
The average adult liver weighs approximately 1.5 kilograms and spans roughly 15-17 centimeters in length.
In this post, we will explore various statistics related to the average size of the human liver. From differences between genders to changes with age and health conditions, we’ll delve into the numerical details of liver dimensions and weight.
Statistic 1
"The average size of a liver in an adult male is approximately 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds)."
Statistic 2
"For adult women, the average liver weight is about 1.2 kg (2.6 pounds)."
Statistic 3
"The average size of the adult human liver is 14 cm (5.5 inches) in women and 15.5 cm (6.1 inches) in men measured in the midclavicular line."
Statistic 4
"The average length of the liver generally ranges from 10 – 12.5 cm in an anteroposterior direction."
Statistic 5
"On average, the width of the liver in an adult is around 22.5 – 15 cm."
Statistic 6
"The average thickness (height) of the liver is typically up to 15 cm in the mid-mesenteric plane."
Statistic 7
"The liver occupies about 2.5% of body weight in the average adult."
Statistic 8
"The average liver size decreases as age increases, especially after the age of 40."
Statistic 9
"The mean liver volume in men is approximately 1596 ± 339 cm³."
Statistic 10
"For women, the mean liver volume is smaller, at about 1264 ± 260 cm³."
Statistic 11
"On average, the liver size in obese individuals is larger than that in non-obese individuals."
Statistic 12
"The liver size tends to increase with an increase in body mass index."
Statistic 13
"The average liver span in adults is approximately 10.5 cm. in females and 11.5 cm in males."
Statistic 14
"The average weight of the liver in a newborn infant is about 150 grams."
Statistic 15
"The liver undergoes a rapid phase of growth during the first year of life, resulting in a mean liver weight of 275 grams at 1 year of age."
Statistic 16
"The average volume of the liver decreases by approximately 40% in people above the age of 60 compared to individuals under 40 years."
Statistic 17
"In healthy livers, the average size is typically between 10 to 12 centimeters from bottom to top as seen on an ultrasound."
Statistic 18
"The average hepatic length among male patients is 14.6 ± 1.61 cm and among female patients is 13.2 ± 1.62 cm."
Statistic 19
"The average breadth of the liver among males is about 25.0 ± 1.7 cm and females is 23.0 ± 1.76 cm."