Hepatophrenic ligament
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The Hepatophrenic ligament is a ligament connecting the liver
to the diaphragm
.
It is sometimes considered part of the lesser omentum
. It is also sometimes considered part of the coronary ligament
. However, it is not a term used by most anatomy resources.
Liver
The liver is a vital organ present in vertebrates and some other animals. It has a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion...
to the diaphragm
Thoracic diaphragm
In the anatomy of mammals, the thoracic diaphragm, or simply the diaphragm , is a sheet of internal skeletal muscle that extends across the bottom of the rib cage. The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and performs an important function in respiration...
.
It is sometimes considered part of the lesser omentum
Lesser omentum
The lesser omentum is the double layer of peritoneum that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the start of the duodenum.- Structure :...
. It is also sometimes considered part of the coronary ligament
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:...
. However, it is not a term used by most anatomy resources.