Gastrophrenic ligament
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| Gastrophrenic ligament | |
|---|---|
| Latin | ligamentum gastrophrenicum |
| Gray's | subject #247 1162 |
| Dorlands/Elsevier | l_09/12492270 |
The postero-inferior surface of the stomach is covered by peritoneum, except over a small area close to the cardiac orifice; this area is limited by the lines of attachment of the gastrophrenic ligament, and lies in apposition with the diaphragm, and frequently with the upper portion of the left suprarenal gland.
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