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Scalene triangle

The scalene triangle (also known as the interscalene triangle) is located laterally at the root of the neck and is the space through which the roots and trunks of the brachial plexus and the third part of the subclavian artery exit the neck. 1 Its anterior edge is formed by the scalenus anterio...

Trabecula

A trabecula (plural: trabeculae) is a descriptive word to indicate a structure with a strut or column-like morphology (as opposed to septa which are sheet-like). History and etymology Trabecula is from the Latin meaning "small beam".

Anterior circulation

The anterior circulation is the blood supply to the anterior portion of the brain, including most of the supratentorial structures excluding the occipital lobes. The anterior circulation is supplied by the internal carotid arteries which each divide into two the large terminal branches, the ant...

Intermetatarsal bursa

Intermetatarsal bursae are small fluid-filled sacs located between the metatarsal heads, cranial to the deep transverse intermetatarsal ligament (DTML). Terminology Intermetatarsal bursae, like any bursae, will distend if there is increased friction between two adjacent structures. They will ...

Brachioradial artery

The brachioradial artery, also known as a high origin of the radial artery, represents an anatomical variant of the arterial branching pattern of the upper limb 1,2. It represents an artery originating proximal to the cubital fossa that will go on to form the radial artery. The brachioradial art...

Annulus of Zinn contents (mnemonic)

A mnemonic to remember the contents of the tendinous ring (also known as the annulus of Zinn) from superior to inferior is: One Canal, Several Orbital Nerves In One Annulus Mnemonic: OC: optic canal SO: superior division of oculomotor nerve N: nasociliary nerve IO: inferior division of ocu...

Superficial circumflex iliac artery

The superficial circumflex iliac artery is the smallest cutaneous branch of the femoral artery. It contributes to the arterial supply of the anterolateral abdominal wall and groin. Summary origin: femoral artery course: pierces the fascia lata lateral to the saphenous opening and runs lateral...

Anterior ethmoidal notch

The anterior ethmoidal notch contains the anterior ethmoidal artery and has significant rates of anatomic variation that put the artery during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Gross anatomy The anterior ethmoidal notch lies in the medial wall of the superomedial orbit, adjacent to t...

Superficial epigastric artery

The superficial epigastric artery (TA: arteria epigastrica superficialis) is a small cutaneous branch of the common femoral artery which contributes to the arterial supply of the anterior abdominal wall below the umbilicus. Summary origin: common femoral artery, approximately 1 cm below the in...

Lateral marginal vein

The lateral marginal vein (also known as the vein of Servelle or the Klippel-Trenaunay vein) is one of two known persisting embryonic veins of the leg, the persistent sciatic vein being the other. The lateral marginal vein is located on the dorsal surface of the foot and is the principle tributa...

Incudomalleolar joint

The incudomalleolar joint, also known as the incudomallear joint, is the joint between the incus and the malleus. The joint is part of the chain of ossicles sending vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the oval window. Related pathology dislocations of the joint result in conductive hearin...

Tegmen tympani

The tegmen tympani, also known as the tegmental wall or roof of the tympanic cavity, is a thin plate of the petrous part of the temporal bone that separates the intracranial compartment and middle ear. Gross anatomy Relations and/or Boundaries anteriorly, roof of the canal for the tensor tymp...

Protympanum

The protympanum (rare plural: protympana) is the compartment of the middle ear cavity located anterior to the coronal plane defined by the anterior margin of the tympanic annulus. Some authors consider the protympanum the anterior part of the mesotympanum rather than a separate compartment or do...

Cog

The cog is a coronally oriented bony process in the middle ear cavity of the temporal bone that projects from the tegmen tympani, separating the anterior epitympanic recess from the posterior epitympanum. The cog ends anterosuperior to the head of the malleus and superior to the cochleariform pr...

Probabilistic atlas

Probabilistic atlases, also known as probability maps, are anatomical or anatomopathological atlases based on statistically-weighted composites of many specimens. Traditional anatomy atlases were based on one or a few specimens sometimes with common variations indicated or shown. Probabilistic a...

Internal laryngeal nerve

The internal laryngeal nerve is one of the two branches of the superior laryngeal nerve and provides sensory innervation of the laryngeal mucosa down to the level of the vocal cords (supraglottic larynx). Summary origin: arises as the larger of the two branches of the superior laryngeal nerve...

External laryngeal nerve

The external laryngeal nerve is one of the two branches of the superior laryngeal nerve and supplies the cricothyroid muscle. Summary origin: arises as the smaller of the two branches of the superior laryngeal nerve at the level of the greater cornu of the hyoid bone course descends posterio...

Superior laryngeal nerve

The superior laryngeal nerve is a branch of the vagus nerve (CN X) which supplies the larynx. Summary origin: arises from the inferior ganglion of the vagus nerve (CN X) course descends within the carotid sheath posterior and then medial to the internal carotid artery pierces the medial wa...

Elster's rule (pituitary gland)

Elster's rule provides a guide to the expected approximate pituitary gland height in relation to age 1. The rule follows an even-numbered pattern of 6, 8, 10, and 12. The height of pituitary gland is taken in sagittal MR 1: 6 mm pituitary gland height in infants and children 8 mm pituitary gla...

Aortomitral continuity

The aortomitral continuity (also known as the aortomitral curtain, aorticomitral junction, intervalvular fibrous body) is a fibrous sheet located between the noncoronary and left coronary leaflets of the aortic valve and anterior leaflet of the mitral valve. It is attached by the left and right ...

Levator costarum muscle

The levatores costarum (or levator costae) muscles are paired muscles of the posterior thorax. They number twelve on each side and attach to the transverse processes of C7 to T11 vertebrae and the ribs below, helping to elevate the ribs during respiration. Summary origin: transverse processes ...

Serratus posterior inferior muscle

The serratus posterior inferior muscle is a thin, quadrilateral muscle of the posterior thorax. It extends from the vertebrae to the ribs and aids in deep inspiration. Summary origin: spinous processes of T11 to L2 vertebrae and supraspinous ligament insertion: inferior border of 9th to 12th ...

Serratus posterior superior muscle

The serratus posterior superior muscle is a thin, quadrilateral muscle of the posterior thorax. It extends from the vertebrae to the ribs and aids in deep inspiration. Summary origin: ligamentum nuchae, spinous processes of C7-T3 and supraspinous ligament insertion: superior border of 2nd to ...

Pseudo-Jefferson fracture

A pseudo-Jefferson fracture, or pseudospread of the atlas on the axis, refers to the normal overhanging of the lateral edges of the lateral masses of C1 over the lateral edges of the body of C2 seen in children. Most often, children will display this physiologically until about 7 years of age wh...

Vertebral body endplate

Vertebral body endplates are anatomically-discrete structures that form the interface between the vertebral bodies and the adjacent intervertebral discs. They are constituted peripherally by an epiphyseal bone ring and centrally by a cartilaginous layer. The cartilaginous layer is related to the...

Meniscal root

Meniscal roots in the knee refer to parts of the menisci which are critical attachment sites of the medial and lateral menisci to the central tibial plateau. There are anterior and posterior roots for each meniscus. anterior meniscal roots anterior root of the medial meniscus has the biggest...

Lateral lemniscus

The lateral lemniscus is a tract of the brainstem, connecting the superior olivary nucleus and the inferior colliculus. It is part of the auditory pathway. 1

Esophageal lymph node stations

Esophageal lymph node stations are those nodal stations in the neck, chest, and abdomen considered regional (rather than distant) for the purpose of esophageal cancer staging. This list reflects the map provided in the 8th edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Cancer Staging M...

Lunate trachea

Lunate trachea is a rare variant of the trachea in inspiration where the trachea has a flattened shape said to resemble a crescent or moon. Normally the tracheal index (ratio of coronal to sagittal diameter) is less than 1, but with lunate trachea the ratio is greater than 1 1, 2. It is a very ...

Uncinate fasciculus

The uncinate fasciculus is a white matter tract that connects the uncus (Brodmann area 35), the anterior temporal areas (temporal pole; Brodmann area 38), the amygdala and the hippocampal gyrus (Brodmann areas 36 and 30) with areas of the frontal lobe (polar and orbital cortex); runs - forming a...

Pancreaticoduodenal veins

The pancreaticoduodenal veins accompany their corresponding arteries and act to drain the head of the pancreas and duodenum. Gross anatomy There are four small pancreaticoduodenal veins: posterior superior pancreaticoduodenal vein anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal vein posterior inferio...

Pancreatic veins

The pancreatic veins drain blood from the body and tail of the pancreas. Gross anatomy The pancreatic veins comprise several small vessels that together act to drain the body and tail of the pancreas, and open into the great pancreatic vein. This subsequently drains into the splenic vein 1.

Macula cribrosa

The macula cribrosa is part of the vestibule of the inner ear, located medially between it and the lateral most part of the internal acoustic meatus. It represents clusters of small foramina that permit the passage of vestibular nerve fibers from the internal acoustic foramen into the vestibule....

Portal sinus

The portal sinus is an L-shaped venous confluence in the fetal circulation. It is located in the liver, between the left and right intrahepatic portal veins. The umbilical vein drains into the portal sinus at its medial aspect, near the left inferior intrahepatic portal vein 1,2. The ductus veno...

Langer’s axillary arch

Langer’s axillary arch or axillopectoral muscle is a supernumerary muscle and is the most common and the best-known anatomical variant of the axilla, with clinical and surgical implications. The axillary arch is ordinarily classified as a vestigial muscle of the panniculus carnosus (a layer of ...

Internal thoracic vein

The internal thoracic vein (previously known as the internal mammary vein) arises from the superior epigastric vein. It drains the chest wall and breasts. Gross anatomy The internal thoracic vein arises from the superior epigastric vein. It forms venae comitantes to the internal thoracic arte...

Inferior thyroid vein

The inferior thyroid vein, along with the superior and middle thyroid veins contribute to the drainage of the thyroid venous plexus on the anterior surface of the thyroid 1. Gross anatomy After arising from the venous plexus, the left inferior thyroid vein passes downwards to join the left bra...

Hip muscles

Hip muscles act on the hip joint to effect flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal and external rotation. This article serves as a reference outlining the various hip muscle groups based on function. Hip flexion psoas major iliacus rectus femoris sartorius tensor fascia lata pe...

Choroid (eye)

The choroid is part of the uveal layer of the eye along with the ciliary body and iris 1. Summary location: posterior aspect of the globe function: vascularization of the outer retina arterial supply: posterior ciliary arteries innervation: short ciliary nerves, lon...

Corticobulbar tract

The corticobulbar (or corticonuclear) tract originates primarily in Brodmann area 4 and exits at the brainstem to synapse on the lower motor neurons of the cranial nerves bilaterally. The exception to this bilateral connection is the facial nerve and hypoglossal nerve. Innervation to the lower h...

Extensor expansion

The extensor expansions (also known as the extensor hood or dorsal digital expansion) are triangular aponeuroses by which the extensor tendons insert onto the phalanges. Gross anatomy On the dorsal aspect of the fingers, the tendons of the long extensor muscles of the posterior forearm (exten...

Srb anomaly

The Srb anomaly describes an anatomic variant of the ribs, in which there is partial to complete bony ankylosis of the first and second ribs.

Calcaneocuboid joint

The calcaneocuboid joint is part of the mid-tarsal (Chopart) joint. It is a synovial articulation between the calcaneus and the cuboid bones of the foot. Gross anatomy The calcaneocuboid joint involves the anterior surface of the calcaneus and the posterior surface of the cuboid. Its joint cap...

Fetal skull vault sutures

There are four sutures in the fetal skull vault of obstetric importance: 1. frontal suture: it lies between the two frontal bones 2. sagittal suture: it lies between the two parietal bones 3. coronal suture: it lies between the parietal and frontal bones 4. lambdoid suture: it lies between t...

Gruberi bursa

The Gruberi bursa, or the bursa mucosa of Gruberi, is a bursa located in the dorsal region of the ankle that extends from the sinus tarsi and along the frondiform ligament to surround extensor digitorum longus tendons. Terminology Defined as the bursa that lines the inferior extensor retinacu...

Petalia

Petalia is an anatomic description of cerebral asymmetry where one of the cerebral hemispheres protrudes towards the other hemisphere and thereby causes an impression on the inner surface of the skull 1,2. Terminology The typical configuration in modern humans is the combination of a right fro...

Perineal branch of S4

The perineal branch of S4 is a mixed motor and sensory nerve from the sacral plexus and should not be confused with the perineal branch of the pudendal nerve. Origin The nerve originates from the anterior ramus of the 4th sacral nerve root. Course The nerve travels inferiorly after exiting t...

Right ventricular false tendons

Right ventricular false tendons (RFTs), also known as right ventricular muscular bands, are a much less well-known entity than left ventricular false tendons (LFTs). They are fibromuscular structures that arise from the inner trabeculated myocardial layer of the right ventricle, with a range of ...

Interphalangeal joint of the hand

Interphalangeal (IP) joints of the hand are hinge-type synovial joints between adjacent phalanges. The thumb has a single interphalangeal joint, and the second to fifth digits each have a proximal and a distal interphalangeal joint. Gross anatomy Articulation The head of the more proximal pha...

Metacarpophalangeal joint

Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints are condyloid type synovial joints between the metacarpal bones and proximal phalanges of the hands. Gross anatomy Articulation Each joint occurs between the round head of the metacarpal and the shallow base of the proximal phalanx 1, 2. Movement flexion ex...

Sinus of Valsalva

The sinuses of Valsalva, also known as aortic sinuses, are the anatomic spaces at the aortic root bounded internally by the aortic valve leaflets and externally by outward bulges of the aortic wall. The normal sinus diameter upper limit is usually taken as 40 mm (with some publications suggesti...

Uterine venous plexus

The uterine venous plexus is a network of veins surrounding the uterus and has extensive anastomoses with the vaginal venous plexus inferiorly and ovarian venous plexuses laterally. Gross anatomy The uterine venous plexus lies along the lateral aspects and superior angles of the uterus within ...

Eyebrow

The eyebrows may refer either to: horizontal ridge where the forehead meets the superior eyelid consisting of the five layers of the scalp, i.e. skin, subcutaneous soft tissue, intertwined fibers of the orbicularis oculi and occipitofrontalis muscles, areolar layer and lastly the pericranium of...

Depressor septi nasalis muscle

The depressor septi nasalis muscles (DSN), also known as the depressor septi nasi muscles, are paired muscles of the nose, a subset of the facial muscles, which depress the nose. Summary origin: maxilla insertion: nasal septum, medial crura, membranous septum innervation: facial nerve (VII) ...

Pectineal ligament

The pectineal ligament (somewhat confusingly also known as the inguinal ligament of Cooper) is an extension of the lacunar ligament that runs along the pectineal line of the pubis (also known as the pecten pubis). Gross anatomy The pectineal ligament is a highly resistant structure that runs a...

Suprascapular vein

The suprascapular vein drains the posterior structures of the scapula including the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles. Gross anatomy Course Running adjacent to the suprascapular nerve and artery it passes through the suprascapular notch in a number of configurations: above the transver...

Lacunar ligament

The lacunar ligament, also known as Gimbernat’s ligament, is a crescent-shaped ligament that extends between the inguinal ligament and pectineal ligament, close to their point of insertion to the pubic tubercle. Gross anatomy The lacunar ligament is an extension of the medial end of the inguin...

Vomerovaginal canal

The vomerovaginal canal is a small paired variably present canal between the alae of the vomer and the vaginal processes of the sphenoid bone body. It is medial to the palatovaginal canal. When present it transmits the sphenopalatine vessels. Practical points Knowledge of the anatomy of vomer...

Levator labii superioris alaeque nasalis muscle

Levator labii superioris alaeque nasalis (LLSAN) muscle is traditionally thought of as a muscle of the mouth, but is also a crucial muscle of the nose, a subset of the facial muscles 1. Interestingly, it has the longest name of any muscle in the human body. Summary origin: maxilla, nasal bone,...

Skull

The skull (TA: cranium) consists of 22 bones, excluding the three ossicles in each middle ear. All of the bones of the skull, except for the mandible, are connected to each other by sutures (fibrous joints) and are thus immobile. These 21 bones form the cranium, and are further subdivided into: ...

Retropharyngeal lymph nodes

The retropharyngeal lymph nodes are paired groups of cervical lymph nodes located in the suprahyoid portion of the retropharyngeal space. Gross anatomy Located in the retropharyngeal space between the visceral (buccopharyngeal) fascia and the alar fascia, there are two groups 1: medial retrop...

Transverse fissure

The transverse fissure (of Bichat) is the cerebral fissure that extends laterally from the ambient cistern towards the hippocampus. Gross anatomy The transverse fissure is the lateral extension of the ambient cistern that connects with the choroidal fissure superolaterally and hippocampal fiss...

Hippocampal sulcus

The hippocampal sulcus, or hippocampal fissure, is a sulcus within the hippocampal formation that separates the dentate gyrus from the subiculum. Gross anatomy The hippocampal sulcus is the inferior lateral extension of the transverse fissure (of Bichat), which in turn communicates with the am...

Levator claviculae

The levator claviculae or cleidocervical muscle is an uncommon accessory muscle in the neck that may be mistaken for a neck mass. This normal variant has been reported in 2%-3% of humans. The muscle is often reported either as an incidental finding during cadaveric or radiological examinations a...

Peritonsillar space

The peritonsillar space is a potential space surrounding the palatine tonsils within the pharyngeal mucosal space, a deep compartment of the head and neck. Gross anatomy Boundaries and/or relations The peritonsillar space is located peripheral to the fibrous capsule of the palatine tonsil wit...

Lordosis

Lordosis (plural: lordoses) is the term used to refer to the normal anterior curvature of the cervical and lumbar spines when viewed from the side (concavity at the posterior aspect of the spine (cf kyphosis). Lordosis cervicis and lordosis lumbalis are the respective Terminologia Anatomica term...

Postcricoid region

The postcricoid region is a subsite of the hypopharynx, comprising the anterior wall. The area includes the mucosa, intramural fat, and a rich venous plexus 1-3. Gross anatomy Boundaries and/or relations anterior: posterior cricoarytenoid muscle of larynx posterior: lumen of hypopharynx sup...

Buccinator muscle

The buccinator muscle is one of the facial muscles located in the cheek, between the maxilla and mandible, and functions chiefly as a muscle of mastication. Summary origin: outer surface of alveolar processes of both maxilla and mandible, and anterior margin of the pterygomandibular raphe 1 i...

Phrenicocolic ligament

The phrenicocolic ligament, also known as Hensing's ligament, is a peritoneal ligament extending from the splenic flexure of the colon to the diaphragm 5. Gross anatomy The phrenicocolic ligament separates the left paracolic gutter from the left supramesocolic space. It is continuous with the ...

Dorsal radioulnar ligament

The dorsal radioulnar ligament is one of the primary stabilizers of the distal radioulnar joint and forms part of the triangular fibrocartilage complex 1,2. Summary location: extending from posterior margin of the ulnar notch at the distal radius to the posterior portion of the head of the uln...

Fascia

Fasciae (or fascias) are connective tissues found below the skin. Gross anatomy A consensus terminology on the components of fascia is elusive 1. Many anatomy authors in the English language separate the fascia into superficial and deep layers. Superficial fascia refers to the loose connectiv...

Bathrocephaly

Bathrocephaly, also known as bathrocephalic occiputs, is a normal variation in skull shape, caused by an outward convex bulge of mid-portion of the occipital bone, often associated with a modification of the mendosal suture. Epidemiology The true incidence of this disorder is unknown 1. Rarel...

Volar radioulnar ligament

The volar radioulnar ligament is one of the primary stabilizers of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) and forms part of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) 1,2. Summary location: extending from the anterior margin of the ulnar notch at the distal radius to the anterior portion of the ...

Skeletogenesis

Skeletogenesis begins with the migration of multipotent mesenchymal cells, derived from ectoderm and mesoderm, to the locations of the future bones. The mesenchymal cells then complete bone formation and generation through either endochondral ossification or intramembranous ossification.

Infraorbital canal

The infraorbital canal is a bony canal within the maxillary bone located at the anterior aspect of the orbital floor. It transmits the infraorbital nerve, which is a branch of the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve (CN Vb), as well as the infraorbital artery and vein. The canal commences...

Musculus compressor nuda

Musculus compressor nuda is a small striated musculotendinous sling of the bulbocavernosus muscle, which extends from the anterior and lateral surfaces of the proximal bulbous urethra. Musculus compressor nuda causes the proximal bulbous urethra to form a symmetric convex cone shape where the t...

Arterial vasocorona

The arterial vasocorona is part of the spinal cord blood supply and is formed by pial anastomoses between the anterior and posterior spinal arteries on the surface of the spinal cord. It encircles the cord and supplies the peripheral lateral aspect of the spinal cord. Engorgement of arterial v...

Superior tarsal muscle

The superior tarsal muscle (Müller muscle or cremaster tarsus) is a small muscle of the superior orbit arising from the undersurface of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle that elevates and retracts the upper eyelid. It is not part of the extraocular muscles; it does not insert on the globe ...

Medial pontomedullary membrane

The medial pontomedullary membrane is an arachnoid membrane located anterior to the lower brainstem, separating prepontine cistern (above) from the premedullary cistern (below) 1.

Lateral pontomesencephalic membrane

The lateral pontomesencephalic membrane is an arachnoid membrane located lateral to the brainstem at the level of the pontomesencephalic junction, separating the ambient cistern (above) form the cerebellopontine cistern (below) 1.

Anterior pontine membrane

The anterior pontine membrane is an arachnoid membrane located anteriorly in the posterior fossa to the side of the basilar artery, separating the prepontine cistern (medially) form the cerebellopontine cistern (laterally) 1. The abducens nerve (CN VI) travels within the membrane as it ascends...

Chiari network

A Chiari network refers to a filamentous, weblike structure in the right atrium that results from incomplete resorption of the embryonic sinus venosus. It is an uncommon anatomical variant. Epidemiology Prevalence estimates for the general population vary widely, ranging from 2%-10% of randoml...

Arachnoid membranes

Arachnoid membranes represent sheet-like connective tissue that crosses the subarachnoid space, from the pia mater to the arachnoid mater, dividing the subarachnoid space into cisterns. A number of these membranes are named 1: Liliequist membrane: separates the chiasmatic cistern and interpedun...

Woodruff plexus

Woodruff plexus is a venous plexus located in the posterior end of the inferior meatus on the lateral wall of the nasal cavity 1-3. It accounts for between 5-10% of epistaxis episodes. These bleeds do not respond to anterior nasal packing. Despite George H. Woodruff's original description (1949...

Uterosacral ligament

The paired uterosacral ligaments are one of the supporting structures of the uterus. Uterosacral ligaments are not infrequently affected in cases of deep infiltrating endometriosis. Gross anatomy The paired uterosacral ligaments are extraperitoneal structures which extend posteriorly from the ...

Round ligament of the uterus

The round ligament is one of the supporting structures of the uterus. It has a function in uterine anteflexion. Embryology It is part of the embryologic remnant of the gubernaculum. Gross anatomy It is a rope-like fibromuscular band which extends from the anterolateral aspect of the uterus a...

Sinus of Morgagni

The sinus of Morgagni is a defect in the anterior aspect of the pharyngobasilar fascia. It transmits the Eustachian tube and levator veli palatini muscle and allows communication between the nasopharynx and middle ear. Terminology Not to be confused with the foramen of Morgagni, an anterior th...

Pharyngobasilar fascia

The pharyngobasilar fascia is the part of the middle layer of deep cervical fascia that attaches the pharynx to the skull base. It originates between the mucosal and muscular layers of the pharynx and is the primary component of the pharyngeal wall above the level of the superior pharyngeal cons...

Linburg–Comstock anomaly

Linburg-Comstock anomaly (or syndrome when symptomatic) refers to an anatomical variant of the flexor tendons of the hand. It is a situation where the flexor pollicis longus (FPL) muscle sends a connecting tendon to flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) muscle, causing simultaneous flexion at the dis...

White grey sign

White grey sign is useful for identifying the central sulcus on MRI images. It reflects that fact that primary motor and sensory cortex has more myelin in it than other cortices. This results in a whitening of the cortex on T1-weighted imaging, especially noticeable at higher field strengths. On...

Medial patellar plica

The medial patellar plica is one of the synovial plicae of the knee. Gross anatomy It is a fold of synovium and thought to represent embryologic remnants. It is considered the most symptomatic of all plicae. Subtypes The Sakakibara arthroscopic classification scheme is one used for the clas...

Ligamentum teres (disambiguation)

The term ligamentum teres can refer to the: ligamentum teres of the abdomen (round ligament) ligamentum teres of the hip

Ligamentum teres (abdomen)

The ligamentum teres or round ligament is the fibrous cord formed by the obliterated fetal umbilical vein that runs in the free edge of the falciform ligament from the umbilicus into the left lobe of the liver.

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