Peritoneal ligaments Flashcards
1
Q
Hepatoduodenal ligament?
A
Contains:
Portal triad:
- Hepatic artery
- Hepatic portal vein
- Common bile duct
Connects:
- Porta hepatis to the duodenum
2
Q
Hepatogastric ligament?
A
Contains:
- Right gastric artery
- Left gastric artery
Connects:
Liver to lesser curvature of the stomach
3
Q
Falciform ligament?
A
Contains:
- Ligamentum teres
Connects:
- Liver to the anterior abdominal wall
4
Q
Gastrocolic ligament?
A
Contains:
- Greater curvature of the stomach to the transverse colon
Connects:
- Gastroepiploic arteries
5
Q
Gastrosplenic ligament?
A
Contains:
- Greater curvature of the stomach to spleen
Connects:
- Short gastric vessels
6
Q
Splenorenal ligament?
A
Contains:
- Tail of pancreas
- Splenic artery and vein
Connects:
- Spleen to the posterior abdominal wall
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8
Q
A useful mnemonic to help in recalling which abdominal viscera are retroperitoneal is SAD PUCKER:
A
S = Suprarenal (adrenal) Glands
A = Aorta/IVC
D =Duodenum (except the duodenal cap- first 2cm)
P = Pancreas (except the tail)
U = Ureters
C = Colon (ascending and descending parts)
K = Kidneys
E = (O)esophagus
R = Rectum
