Gastrophrenic ligament

Gastrophrenic ligament

Infobox Ligament
Name = Gastrophrenic ligament
Latin = ligamentum gastrophrenicum
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The postero-inferior surface of the stomach is covered by peritoneum, except over a small area close to the cardiac orifice; this area is limited by the lines of attachment of the gastrophrenic ligament, and lies in apposition with the diaphragm, and frequently with the upper portion of the left suprarenal gland.

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