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Hepatogastric Ligament[edit]

Anatomical illustration of the hepatogastric ligament.

The hepatogastric ligament is an important anatomical structure within the human body, specifically part of the peritoneum. It is a component of the lesser omentum, which is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the liver to the stomach.

Anatomy[edit]

The hepatogastric ligament is located in the upper abdomen and forms part of the lesser omentum. It stretches from the porta hepatis of the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach. This ligament is a thin, membranous structure that helps to support the stomach and maintain its position relative to the liver.

Function[edit]

The primary function of the hepatogastric ligament is to connect the liver to the stomach, providing a pathway for blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics. It contains important structures such as the left gastric artery and the right gastric artery, which supply blood to the stomach. Additionally, it plays a role in the stabilization of the stomach and liver within the abdominal cavity.

Clinical Significance[edit]

In clinical practice, the hepatogastric ligament is significant because it can be involved in various surgical procedures, such as gastrectomy or liver transplantation. Surgeons must carefully navigate this area to avoid damaging the blood vessels and other structures contained within the ligament.

The hepatogastric ligament can also be a site for the spread of peritoneal carcinomatosis, where cancer cells spread within the peritoneal cavity. Understanding its anatomy is crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of such conditions.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Hepatogastric ligament''' is a thin, membranous structure that connects the [[liver]] and the lesser curvature of the [[stomach]]. It is part of the [[lesser omentum]], which is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the beginning of the [[duodenum]].
+== Hepatogastric Ligament ==
-==Etymology==
+[[File:Slide6ddd.JPG|thumb|right|Anatomical illustration of the hepatogastric ligament.]]
-The term "hepatogastric" is derived from the Greek words "hepar" (liver) and "gaster" (stomach). Thus, "hepatogastric" refers to something related to both the liver and the stomach.
-==Anatomy==
+The '''hepatogastric ligament''' is an important anatomical structure within the human body, specifically part of the [[peritoneum]]. It is a component of the [[lesser omentum]], which is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the [[liver]] to the [[stomach]].
-The hepatogastric ligament is a part of the lesser omentum, which is a double layer of [[peritoneum]]. It extends from the [[liver]] to the lesser curvature of the [[stomach]] and the beginning of the [[duodenum]]. The hepatogastric ligament contains the right and left gastric arteries.
-==Function==
+=== Anatomy ===
-The hepatogastric ligament plays a role in the mobility of the stomach, allowing it to expand and contract during digestion. It also helps to stabilize the position of the stomach within the abdominal cavity.
-==Clinical significance==
+The hepatogastric ligament is located in the upper abdomen and forms part of the lesser omentum. It stretches from the [[porta hepatis]] of the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach. This ligament is a thin, membranous structure that helps to support the stomach and maintain its position relative to the liver.
-In surgical procedures involving the stomach or liver, the hepatogastric ligament may need to be cut to provide better access to the organs. This is typically done in a procedure called a [[hepatic resection]], which is the surgical removal of a portion of the liver.
-==Related terms==
+=== Function ===
-* [[Hepatoduodenal ligament]]: This is another part of the lesser omentum, which connects the liver to the duodenum.
-* [[Lesser omentum]]: This is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the beginning of the duodenum.
-* [[Greater omentum]]: This is a large apron-like fold of visceral peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach.
-[[Category:Anatomy]]
+The primary function of the hepatogastric ligament is to connect the liver to the stomach, providing a pathway for blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics. It contains important structures such as the [[left gastric artery]] and the [[right gastric artery]], which supply blood to the stomach. Additionally, it plays a role in the stabilization of the stomach and liver within the abdominal cavity.
-[[Category:Digestive system]]
-[[Category:Ligaments]]
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+=== Clinical Significance ===
+In clinical practice, the hepatogastric ligament is significant because it can be involved in various surgical procedures, such as [[gastrectomy]] or [[liver transplantation]]. Surgeons must carefully navigate this area to avoid damaging the blood vessels and other structures contained within the ligament.
+The hepatogastric ligament can also be a site for the spread of [[peritoneal carcinomatosis]], where cancer cells spread within the peritoneal cavity. Understanding its anatomy is crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of such conditions.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Lesser omentum]]
+* [[Peritoneum]]
+* [[Liver]]
+* [[Stomach]]
+* [[Gastrectomy]]
+[[Category:Anatomy of the digestive system]]