Peritoneal ligaments are folds of

peritoneum The peritoneum is the serous membrane forming the lining of the abdominal cavity or coelom in amniotes and some invertebrates, such as annelids. It covers most of the intra-abdominal (or coelomic) organs, and is composed of a layer of mes ...

that are used to connect

viscera In biology, an organ is a collection of tissues joined in a structural unit to serve a common function. In the hierarchy of life, an organ lies between tissue and an organ system. Tissues are formed from same type cells to act together in a f ...

to viscera or the

abdominal wall In anatomy, the abdominal wall represents the boundaries of the abdominal cavity. The abdominal wall is split into the anterolateral and posterior walls. There is a common set of layers covering and forming all the walls: the deepest being the ...

. There are multiple named ligaments that usually are named in accordance with what they are. * Gastrocolic ligament, connects the

stomach The stomach is a muscular, hollow organ in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and many other animals, including several invertebrates. The stomach has a dilated structure and functions as a vital organ in the digestive system. The stomach i ...

and the colon. *

Splenocolic ligament The splenocolic ligament is a peritoneal ligament connecting the splenic capsule to the transverse colon.Wood et al. 2010, p. 611 Made of visceral peritoneum, it lies between the greater omentum and the transverse mesocolon. It has three attach ...

, connects the

spleen The spleen is an organ found in almost all vertebrates. Similar in structure to a large lymph node, it acts primarily as a blood filter. The word spleen comes .

and the colon. * Gastrosplenic ligament * Gastrophrenic ligament *

Phrenicocolic ligament A fold of peritoneum, the phrenicocolic ligament is continued from the left colic flexure to the thoracic diaphragm opposite the tenth and eleventh ribs; it passes below and serves to support the spleen, and therefore has received the name of ''s ...

* Splenorenal ligament * Hepatic ligaments - Ligaments that are associated with the liver **

Coronary ligament The coronary ligament of the liver refers to parts of the peritoneal reflections that hold the liver to the inferior surface of the diaphragm. Structure The convex ''diaphragmatic surface'' of the liver (anterior, superior and a little posterior) ...

Left triangular ligament The left triangular ligament is a large peritoneal fold. It connects the posterior part of the upper surface of the left lobe of the liver to the thoracic diaphragm. Structure The left triangular ligament connects the posterior part of the up ...

Right triangular ligament The right triangular ligament is situated at the right extremity of the bare area, and is a small fold which passes to the diaphragm, being formed by the apposition of the upper and lower layers of the coronary ligament. Additional images Fi ...

Hepatoduodenal ligament The hepatoduodenal ligament is the portion of the lesser omentum extending between the porta hepatis of the liver and the superior part of the duodenum. Running inside it are the following structures collectively known as the portal triad: * he ...

** Hepatogastric ligament ** Falciform ligament ** Round ligament of liver

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