Median umbilical ligament

Median umbilical ligament

The Median umbilical ligament is a structure in human anatomy. It is a remnant of the urachus, a canal that drains the urinary bladder in the fetus. The median umbilical ligament extends from the apex of the bladder to the umbilicus, and is covered by the median umbilical fold.

Structure

The median umbilical ligament is a fibrous cord that represents the remnant of the urachus. It extends from the apex of the bladder to the umbilicus, within the fascia of the anterior abdominal wall. It is covered by a fold of peritoneum, known as the median umbilical fold.

Clinical significance

The median umbilical ligament can be used as a landmark in surgical procedures involving the pelvis and lower abdomen. It is also of clinical significance in cases of urachal cancer, a rare type of cancer that can occur in the remnants of the urachus.

See also

• Umbilical ligament (disambiguation)
• Urachus
• Umbilicus
• Peritoneum

References

Median umbilical ligament Resources
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