Where is the gallbladder located?
Tucked under the right lobe of the liver in the upper right abdomen.
What does the gallbladder do?
- Stores bile made by the liver
- Concentrates bile by removing water
- Releases bile when fat enters the intestine
- Helps absorb fat-soluble vitamins
- Helps eliminate cholesterol and bilirubin
Key parts of the gallbladder
Fundus
The rounded end of the pouch.
Body
The main storage area.
Neck
Narrows into the cystic duct.
Cystic duct
Joins the common bile duct to the intestine.
How to keep your gallbladder healthy
- Eat regular meals and avoid crash diets
- Choose healthy fats in moderation
- Eat plenty of fibre
- Maintain a healthy weight gradually
- Seek care for severe right upper abdominal pain
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Regular physical activity
Gradual weight management
Avoiding rapid weight loss
Mindful portion sizes
Herbs & tinctures
At a glance
- Organ: Gallbladder
- Body system: Digestive System
- Length: ~7–10 cm
- Bile stored: ~50 mL
Did you know?
People can live normally without a gallbladder; bile then flows directly from the liver.
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Educational note: This page is for general anatomy education and does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Talk to a healthcare professional about any concerns.
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