| The '''hepatoduodenal ligament''' - remnant of the ventral mesogastrium. From the cranial part of the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] to the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]]. The bile duct runs within it. | | The '''hepatoduodenal ligament''' - remnant of the ventral mesogastrium. From the cranial part of the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] to the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]]. The bile duct runs within it. |
− | The '''nephrosplenic ligament''' (renosplenic ligament) - In the horse, from [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]] to [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology#Upper Urinary Tract|left kidney]]. | + | The '''nephrosplenic ligament''' (renosplenic ligament) - In the horse, from [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]] to [[Urinary System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology#Upper Urinary Tract|left kidney]]. |
− | Organs are described as retroperitoneal if they are located behind the parietal peritoneum. Retroperitoneal organs include: the [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology|kidneys]], [[Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|adrenal glands]], [[Ureters - Anatomy & Physiology|ureter]], [[Urinary Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|urinary bladder]], part of the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]], [[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|rectum]], [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovaries]], [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]], aorta and caudal Vena Cava. | + | Organs are described as retroperitoneal if they are located behind the parietal peritoneum. Retroperitoneal organs include: the [[Urinary System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|kidneys]], [[Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|adrenal glands]], [[Ureters - Anatomy & Physiology|ureter]], [[Urinary Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|urinary bladder]], part of the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]], [[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|rectum]], [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovaries]], [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]], aorta and caudal Vena Cava. |