broad ligament of the liver

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Etymology: ME, brod + L, ligare, to bind; AS, lifer

a crescent-shaped fold of peritoneum attached to the lower surface of the diaphragm, connecting with the liver and the anterior abdominal wall. Also called falciform ligament of the liver.

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