Hepatocolic ligament

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Hepatocolic ligament is a fold of peritoneum that connects the liver and the colon, specifically the right colic flexure. It is a part of the gastrocolic ligament, which is a part of the greater omentum.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The term "hepatocolic" is derived from the Greek words "hepar", meaning liver, and "kolon", meaning colon.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The hepatocolic ligament is a part of the gastrocolic ligament, which is a part of the greater omentum. It extends from the liver to the colon, specifically the right colic flexure. This ligament is a fold of peritoneum, which is a membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity.

Function[edit | edit source]

The hepatocolic ligament, like other ligaments in the body, serves to connect and stabilize organs. In this case, it connects the liver and the colon and helps to keep them in their proper positions within the abdominal cavity.

Clinical significance[edit | edit source]

The hepatocolic ligament can be involved in certain medical conditions and surgical procedures. For example, it may be cut during a cholecystectomy, which is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder. Cutting the hepatocolic ligament can help to improve access to the gallbladder during this procedure.

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