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Gastrocolic ligaments

Apron portion of the greater omentum attached to the transverse colon
Gastrosplenic ligaments (gastrolienal ligament)

The left portion of the greater omentum that connects the hilum of the spleen to the greater curvature and fundus of the stomach
Splenorenal (lienorenal) ligament

Connects the spleen and kidney
Gastrophrenic ligament

Superior portion of greater omentum attached to the diaphragm and posterior aspect of the fundus and esophagus
Hepatorenal ligament

Connects the liver with the kidney
Hepatoesophageal ligament

Connects the liver with the esophagus
Hepatogastric ligament

Connects the liver with the lesser curvature of the stomach
Hepatoduodenal ligament

Connects the superior region of the duodenum to the liver
Falciform ligament

Falciform ligament Extends from the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm
Round ligament (ligamentum teres)

Remnant of the left umbilical vein, lying in the free edge of the falciform ligament
Coronary ligaments (superior and inferior)

Reflections of the peritoneum that surround the bare area of the liver
Triangular (left and right)

Where the layers of the coronary ligament meet to the left and right, respectively
Phrenocolic ligament

Attaches the left flexure of the colon and the diaphragm