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Learn the detailed anatomical segmentation of the liver through this comprehensive medical video that explores the Couinaud classification system. Master the identification of all eight liver segments, their specific locations, and corresponding vascular supply through ultrasound and CT scan imaging. Understand how the hepatic veins divide the liver into distinct lobes and segments, while discovering the precise positioning of each segment in relation to surrounding anatomical structures. Examine the portal venous system's branching pattern and explore key anatomical landmarks including the inferior vena cava, falciform ligament, and gallbladder fossa. Gain practical knowledge about ultrasound probe positioning and visualization techniques for identifying each segment in clinical practice, from the caudate lobe (Segment 1) to the right anterior superior segment (Segment 8).