gastrocolic ligament


gas·tro·co·lic lig·a·ment

[TA] the major, apronlike portion of the greater omentum that extends between the stomach and the transverse colon. Synonym(s): ligamentum gastrocolicum [TA]

gastrocolic ligament

The secondary attachment of the greater curvature of the stomach and the transverse colon formed by the folding of the gastrocolic mesentery to become the greater omentum. See also: ligament