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Definition of Falciform ligament
1. Noun. A ligament that attaches part of the liver to the diaphragm and the abdominal wall.
Generic synonyms: Ligament
Medical Definition of Falciform ligament
1. A continuation of the inner border of the sacrotuberous ligament upward and forward on the inner aspect of the ramus of the ischium. Synonym: processus falciformis, falciform ligament, ligamentum falciforme. (05 Mar 2000)