Gastrosplenic ligament
Ligamentum gastrosplenicum
- Synonym: Gastrolienal ligament
Definition
The gastrosplenic ligament (ligamentum gastrosplenicum or gastrolienal ligament) is part of the greater omentum.
The gastrosplenic ligament is made of peritoneum that connects the greater curvature of stomach with the hilum of the spleen.
Contains: Short gastric vessels and left gastro-epiploic vessels
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