Falciform ligament
Falciform ligament is a thin, crescent-shaped ligament that attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and the diaphragm. It is a remnant of the umbilical vein and is present in the human body from birth. The falciform ligament is visible on the surface of the liver as a thin, white line.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The falciform ligament is a double layer of peritoneum, extending from the anterior abdominal wall and the diaphragm to the liver. It separates the right and left lobes of the liver and attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall. The falciform ligament contains the round ligament of the liver (ligamentum teres hepatis), which is a fibrous remnant of the umbilical vein.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of the falciform ligament is to stabilize the position of the liver within the abdomen. It does not have a significant role in the physiology of the liver.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
In some surgical procedures, the falciform ligament may be cut to allow better access to the liver or other structures in the abdomen. It can also be used in surgical reconstructions.
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