Hepatorenal ligament
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The hepatorenal ligament is the fold or pouch of peritoneum
that extends from the lower posterior surface of the liver
to the anterior surface of the right kidney
and forms the right margin of the epiploic foramen.
It is sometimes considered a synonym for the coronary ligament
, and sometimes considered a component of it.
Peritoneum
The peritoneum is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity or the coelom — it covers most of the intra-abdominal organs — in amniotes and some invertebrates...
that extends from the lower posterior surface of the liver
Liver
The liver is a vital organ present in vertebrates and some other animals. It has a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion...
to the anterior surface of the right kidney
Kidney
The kidneys, organs with several functions, serve essential regulatory roles in most animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates. They are essential in the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid–base balance, and...
and forms the right margin of the epiploic foramen.
It is sometimes considered a synonym for the coronary ligament
Coronary ligament
The coronary ligament of the liver refers to parts of the peritoneal reflections that hold the liver to the inferior surface of the diaphragm.-Structure:...
, and sometimes considered a component of it.