Hepatogastric ligament

Hepatogastric ligament is a thin, membranous structure that connects the liver and the lesser curvature of the stomach. It is part of the lesser omentum, which is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the beginning of the duodenum.

Etymology

The term "hepatogastric" is derived from the Greek words "hepar" (liver) and "gaster" (stomach). Thus, "hepatogastric" refers to something related to both the liver and the stomach.

Anatomy

The hepatogastric ligament is a part of the lesser omentum, which is a double layer of peritoneum. It extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the beginning of the duodenum. The hepatogastric ligament contains the right and left gastric arteries.

Function

The hepatogastric ligament plays a role in the mobility of the stomach, allowing it to expand and contract during digestion. It also helps to stabilize the position of the stomach within the abdominal cavity.

Clinical significance

In surgical procedures involving the stomach or liver, the hepatogastric ligament may need to be cut to provide better access to the organs. This is typically done in a procedure called a hepatic resection, which is the surgical removal of a portion of the liver.

Related terms

• Hepatoduodenal ligament: This is another part of the lesser omentum, which connects the liver to the duodenum.
• Lesser omentum: This is a double layer of peritoneum that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the beginning of the duodenum.
• Greater omentum: This is a large apron-like fold of visceral peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach.

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