Abdominal Foregut & Peritoneum Development - Transverse View
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Embryology Essentials
Q. At approximately week 5, the dorsal mesogastrium:
a
anchors the stomach to the posterior body wall.
b
covers the stomach.
c
connects the stomach to the liver.
d
shifts toward the left as the stomach rotates about its longitudinal axis.
e
gives rise to: - The lienorenal (aka, splenorenal) ligament, which attaches to the spleen - The gastrolienal (aka, gastrosplenic) ligament connects the spleen to the stomach.
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