Gastrosplenic ligament

Gastrosplenic ligament
Horizontal disposition of the peritoneum in the upper part of the abdomen. (Gastrolienal ligament labeled at upper left.)
Details
PrecursorDorsal mesogastrium
FromGreater curvature of the stomach
ToSplenic hilum
Identifiers
Latinligamentum gastrosplenicum, ligamentum gastrolienale
TA98A10.1.02.203
TA23760
FMA16517
Anatomical terminology

The gastrosplenic ligament (also known as the ligamentum gastrosplenicum or gastrolienal ligament) is part of the greater omentum extending between the stomach and the spleen. It contains several blood vessels.

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