Round ligament of liver
| Round ligament of liver | |
|---|---|
Hepatic duct 13: Gallbladder | |
| Details | |
| Precursor | Left umbilical vein |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamentum teres hepatis |
| MeSH | D000069592 |
| TA98 | A05.8.01.015 |
| TA2 | 5104 |
| FMA | 14079 |
| Anatomical terminology] | |
The round ligament of the liver, ligamentum teres or ligamentum teres hepatis is a ligament that forms part of the free edge of the falciform ligament of the liver. It connects the liver to the umbilicus. It is the remnant of the left umbilical vein. The round ligament divides the left part of the liver into medial and lateral sections.
Structure
The round ligament connects the liver to the umbilicus.[1] It divides the left part of the liver into medial and lateral sections.[2][3]
Development
The round ligament of the liver is the remnant of the
The left portal vein (which gives branches to paraumbilical veins) is connected to the round ligament (ligamentum teres) and ligamentum venosum.[5]
Clinical significance
Portal hypertension
In adulthood, small
Abscess
Very rarely, the round ligament of the liver may develop an abscess. This usually requires liver surgery to treat.[1]
Landmark
The umbilical vein/round ligament inserts around the umbilicus, and is an important landmark of the inner surface of the anterior abdominal wall.[2]
Additional images
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Round ligament of liver. Superior surface of liver.
See also
References
External links
- Anatomy photo:38:12-0106 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "Stomach, Spleen and Liver: The Visceral Surface of the Liver"
- Anatomy image:7819 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center
- Overview at ucc.edu
- Illustration of Liver Anatomy including ligaments and structures
