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Apron portion of the greater omentum attached to the transverse colon

The left portion of the greater omentum that connects the hilum of the spleen to the greater curvature and fundus of the stomach

Connects the spleen and kidney

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

Connects the liver with the kidney

Connects the liver with the esophagus

Connects the liver with the lesser curvature of the stomach

Connects the superior region of the duodenum to the liver

Falciform ligament Extends from the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm

Remnant of the left umbilical vein, lying in the free edge of the falciform ligament

Reflections of the peritoneum that surround the bare area of the liver

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

Attaches the left flexure of the colon and the diaphragm