remnant of urachus

ligamentum umbilicale medianum

The median umbilical ligament is a structure in human anatomy. It is a shrivelled piece of tissue that represents the remnant of the embryonic urachus. It extends from the apex of the bladder to the umbilicus, on the deep surface of the anterior abdominal wall. It is unpaired. It is covered by the median umbilical fold Lateral to this structure are the medial umbilical ligament (which is a different structure, not to be confused) and the lateral umbilical ligament.

Tipo Ligament
Estructura principal mesoderm-derived structure
Nombre latino ligamentum umbilicale medianum
FMA ID 16568

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the remnant of urachus?
The median umbilical ligament is a structure in human anatomy. It is a shrivelled piece of tissue that represents the remnant of the embryonic urachus. It extends from the apex of the bladder to the umbilicus, on the deep surface of the anterior abdominal wall. It is unpaired. It is covered by the m
What is the Latin name for the remnant of urachus?
The Latin name for the remnant of urachus is ligamentum umbilicale medianum.

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