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round ligament
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round ligament [′rau̇nd ′lig·ə·mənt]
(anatomy)
A flattened band extending from the fovea on the head of the femur to attach on either side of the acetabular notch between which it blends with the transverse ligament.
A fibrous cord running from the umbilicus to the notch in the anterior border of the liver; represents the remains of the obliterated umbilical vein.


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Additionally, the uterus is restored to its correct anatomic position by shortening the round ligaments.
 
 
 
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