Corpus: Splenocolic ligament
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Synonym: Ligamentum colicosplenicum
English:
Definition[Bearbeiten]
The ligamentum splenocolicum is a ligamentous peritoneal duplication which, together with other ligaments, is involved in the fixation of the spleen.
Anatomy[Bearbeiten]
The splenocolic ligament is a part of the greater omentum that connects the spleen to the left colonic flexure. The latter is in turn attached to the diaphragm via the phrenicocolic ligament.
Trivia[Bearbeiten]
Physical exertion leads to increased blood flow to the spleen, which swells as a result. Pressure on the splenocolic ligament is said to cause the "side stitch". However, this has not yet been conclusively clarified.