Falciform ligament
Ligamentum falciforme
Definition
The falciform ligament of the liver is a reflection of the peritoneum around the ligamentum teres that forms a somewhat triangular fold, attaching the upper and anterior surfaces of the liver to the diaphragm and abdominal wall.
The falciform ligament of the liver is a remnant of the ventral mesentery in fetus. It contains variable amount of fat and the ligamentum teres (oblitered umbilical vein).
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