Body Region: Abdomen

  • May 2, 2026
    The hepatogastric ligament is the larger and thinner portion of the lesser omentum, extending from the porta hepatis and the…
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    The hepatoduodenal ligament is the free edge of the lesser omentum connecting the liver hilum to the duodenum. It contains…
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    The splenorenal (lienorenal) ligament connects the splenic hilum to the anterior surface of the left kidney, containing the splenic vessels…
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    The inguinal ligament is the folded lower border of the external oblique aponeurosis, stretching from the ASIS to the pubic…
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    The lacunar (Gimbernat's) ligament is the triangular fibrous expansion at the medial end of the inguinal ligament that fans out…
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    Cooper's ligament is the thick fibrous band overlying the pectineal line of the superior pubic ramus. It is the strongest…
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    The falciform ligament is a sickle-shaped peritoneal fold suspending the liver from the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm. Its free…
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    The broad ligament is a double fold of peritoneum draping over the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, creating the parametrium.…
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    The round ligament of the uterus passes through the inguinal canal alongside the ilioinguinal nerve to insert on the labium…
  • May 2, 2026
    The ovarian ligament (proper ligament of the ovary) is a smooth muscle and fibrous cord connecting the medial ovarian pole…

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