Ligamentum Teres Hepatis

Summary Information: Ligamentum Teres Hepatis

Ligamentum Teres Hepatis: The ligamentum teres hepatis is a type of fetal remnant ligament. The ligamentum teres hepatis is a part of the falciform ligament of the liver, which attaches the liver to the abdominal wall. The ligamentum teres hepatis is one of the leftover structures that remain after the closure of the fetal umbilical vein. The fetal umbilical vein no longer serves any purpose after birth and closes soon thereafter.

Closely Related Organs: Ligamentum Teres Hepatis

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Ligamentum Teres Hepatis:

• Falciform ligament of the liver
• Fetal Remnant ligaments
• Abdominal wall
• Liver
• Ligamentum arteriosum
• Ligamentum venosum
• Medical umbilical ligaments
• Ligaments
• Fetus

Other Names: Ligamentum Teres Hepatis

The following are other names for the organ: Ligamentum Teres Hepatis:

• Round ligament of the liver

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Ligamentum Teres Hepatis: Related Topics

• Ligamentum
• Teres

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