Splenocolic ligament

The splenocolic ligament is a peritoneal ligament connecting the splenic capsule to the transverse colon. Made of visceral peritoneum, it is a component of the greater omentum.

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Human body >
Visceral systems >
Abdominopelvic cavity >
Peritoneal structures >
Greater omentum >
Splenocolic ligament

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

Human anatomy 1

Systemic anatomy >
Abdominopelvic cavity >
Peritoneum >
Greater omentum >
Splenocolic ligament

Underlying structures: There are no anatomical children for this anatomical part

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Ligamentum splenocolicum

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