Meaning of round ligament | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Either of two ligaments running from the uterus through the inguinal canal to the labia majora; ligamentum teres uteri.
2. A string of tissue dividing the liver into medial and lateral sections; ligamentum teres hepatis.
3. Any of various rounded ligaments in the body; ligamentum teres.

Examples

“It is observed by Professor Scarpa, that "the round ligament of the uterus, in passing through the abdominal muscles, follows precisely the same track as the spermatic cord."”

“Ligamentum Teres Hepatis. — The round ligament of the liver is a stout fibrous band which passes from the umbilicus, backwards and upwards, within the free margin of the falciform ligament...”

“...that the violence of the fall had produced an extensive contusion of the round ligament and joint...”

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