Precursor dorsal mesogastrium Dorlands
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From greater curvature of the stomach Latin ligamentum gastrosplenicum, ligamentum gastrolienale | ||
The gastrosplenic ligament (ligamentum gastrosplenicum or gastrolienal ligament) is part of the greater omentum.
Embryonically the gastrosplenic ligament is derived from the dorsal mesogastrium.
The gastrosplenic ligament is made of peritoneum that connects the greater curvature of stomach with the hilum of the spleen.
Contains: Short gastric vessels and left gastro-epiploic vessels
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