Median arcuate ligament
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| Median arcuate ligament | |
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| The diaphragm. Under surface. | |
| Latin | ligamentum arcuatum medianum |
| Dorlands/Elsevier | l_09/12491652 |
The median arcuate ligament is a ligament under the diaphragm that connects the right and left crura of diaphragm.
[edit] Structure
The median arcuate ligament is formed by the right and left crura of the diaphragm. The crura connect to form an arch, behind which is the aortic hiatus.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Dictionary at eMedicine Median+arcuate+ligament
- SUNY Figs 40:04-08 - "The abdominal surface of the diaphragm."
- GPnotebook 1738145849
- Norman/Georgetown posteriorabdomen (posteriorabdmus&nerves)
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