Gastrosplenic ligament

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The gastrosplenic ligament is Part of the greater omentum; embryonically the gastrosplenic ligament is derived from the dorsal mesogastrium; it may also be know as the gastrolienal ligament.

The gastrosplenic ligament is a made of peritoneum that connects the greater curvature of stomach with the hilum of the spleen.

References: http://anatomy.med.umich.edu/gastrointestinal_system/stomach_tables.html

[edit] See also

• greater omentum
• Peritoneum
• Lesser omentum
• Right gastroepiploic vein

[edit] External links

• SUNY Figs 37:03-07
• SUNY Figs 37:05-12
• SUNY Labs 37:07-0100
• Diagram at Tn.edu
• Photo of model at waynesburg.edu

Christopher Henley: University of Florida College of Dentistry