Lesser omentum
The lesser omentum (also known as the gastrohepatic omentum) is a double layer of peritoneum. The lesser omentum extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and 1st part of the duodenum.
It is often divided into constituent ligaments, the main ligaments being the hepatogastric ligament and hepatoduodenal ligament.
It is often divided into constituent ligaments, the main ligaments being the hepatogastric ligament and hepatoduodenal ligament.
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Diagram illustrating the position of the lesser omentum
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Diagram illustrating the position of the stomach relative to the omentum and position of lesser and greater sacs