| ligamentum fundiforme penis | A band of elastic fibres of the superficial fascial layer that extends from the linea alba above the pubic symphysis splitting to surround the penis before attaching to the fascia of the penis. Synonym: ligamentum fundiforme penis. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ligamentum gastrocolicum | <anatomy> The major, apron-like portion of the greater omentum that extends between the stomach and the transverse colon. Synonym: ligamentum gastrocolicum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum gastrolienale | An alternate term for gastrosplenic ligament, gastrosplenic ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum gastrophrenicum | <anatomy> The portion of the greater omentum that extends from the greater curvature of the stomach to the inferior surface of the diaphragm. Synonym: ligamentum gastrophrenicum, gastrodiaphragmatic ligament, phrenogastric ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum gastrosplenicum | <anatomy> The portion of the greater omentum that lies between the greater curvature of the stomach and the hilum of the spleen. Synonym: ligamentum gastrosplenicum, ligamentum gastrolienale, gastrolienal ligament, gastrosplenic omentum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum genitoinguinale | <anatomy> In the foetus, a fold of the mesorchium containing the gubernaculum testis. Synonym: ligamentum genitoinguinale, plica gubernatrix. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum glenoidale | A ring of fibrocartilage attached to the margin of the glenoid cavity of the scapula to increase its depth. Synonym: labrum glenoidale, articular margin, circumferential cartilage, glenoid ligament, glenoidal lip, ligamentum glenoidale. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum hepatocolicum | <anatomy> An inconstant extension of the hepatoduodenal ligament to the transverse colon. Synonym: ligamentum hepatocolicum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum hepatoduodenale | <anatomy> The portion of the lesser omentum that connects the liver and duodenum. Synonym: ligamentum hepatoduodenale. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum hepatoesophageum | <anatomy> The part of the lesser omentum that extends between the liver and the abdominal part of the oesophagus. Synonym: ligamentum hepatoesophageum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum hepatogastricum | <anatomy> The part of the lesser omentum that extends between the liver and lesser curvature of the stomach. Synonym: ligamentum hepatogastricum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum hepatorenale | <anatomy> A prolongation of the coronary ligament downward over the right kidney. Synonym: ligamentum hepatorenale. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum hyaloideo-capsulario | <anatomy> Attachment of the vitreous body to the posterior surface of the lens of the eye. Synonym: ligamentum hyaloideo-capsulario. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum hyoepiglotticum | <anatomy> A short elastic band that unites the epiglottis to the upper border of the hyoid bone. Synonym: ligamentum hyoepiglotticum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ligamentum hyothyroideum laterale | <anatomy> Thickened elastic bundle connecting the superior horn of the thyroid cartilage to the tip of the greater horn of the hyoid cartilage; forms the posterior border of the thyrohyoid membrane. Synonym: ligamentum thyrohyoideum laterale, Berry's ligaments, ligamentum hyothyroideum laterale. (05 Mar 2000) |