Coronary ligament of the liver

Coronary ligament of the liver is a part of the anatomical structure of the liver, one of the most vital organs in the human body. It is a double layer of peritoneum that attaches the liver to the diaphragm and the abdominal wall.

Anatomy

The coronary ligament is a part of the lesser omentum, which is a double layer of peritoneum extending from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the beginning of the duodenum. The coronary ligament is divided into two parts: the anterior and posterior layers. The anterior layer is attached to the upper surface of the liver, while the posterior layer is attached to the posterior abdominal wall and diaphragm.

Function

The primary function of the coronary ligament is to secure the liver to the diaphragm and the abdominal wall, ensuring that the liver remains in its proper position within the abdominal cavity. It also forms the boundary of the bare area of the liver, a region on the liver's posterior surface that is not covered by peritoneum.

Clinical significance

Understanding the anatomy of the coronary ligament is crucial in various surgical procedures involving the liver, such as liver resection and liver transplantation. It is also important in the diagnosis and treatment of certain liver diseases, including liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

See also

• Liver
• Peritoneum
• Diaphragm (anatomy)
• Lesser omentum
• Bare area of the liver