Lateral ligament of rectum

Ligamentum laterale recti

  • Latin synonym: Ligamentum recti laterale
  • Synonym: Rectal stalk
  • Related terms: Lateral ligament of rectum; Rectal stalk

Definition

The lateral ligaments of rectum are formed by dense connective tissue of the condensation of pelvic fascia, between the posterolateral pelvic wall (near S3) and the rectum.

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS