Ligament Longitudinal Common Ventral

The common ventral longitudinal ligament (l.longitudinale commune ventrale) is one of the ligaments that connects the anterior abdominal wall to the diaphragm. It is located on the anterior surface of the abdominal cavity and consists of several layers of connective tissue.

The common ventral longitudinal ligament has several functions. It helps support abdominal organs such as the liver, stomach and intestines and protects them from damage when the body moves. In addition, it participates in the formation of the abdominal wall and ensures its stability.

In order to determine the common ventral longitudinal ligament, it is necessary to palpate the anterior abdominal wall. It can be felt as a hard strip located along the front surface of the abdomen.

If you have any problems with the common ventral longitudinal ligament, for example pain or discomfort in the abdominal area, you should consult a doctor. He will be able to conduct additional examinations and prescribe the necessary treatment.

Common longitudinal ligament ventral

The common ventral longitudinal ligament (l.longitudinale commun ventr, JNA) is two muscular parts of the cervical and thoracic region, connecting the chest with the ribs below. It is formed by aponeurotic fibers of both halves of the diaphragm.

**The anatomy of this ligament has its own characteristics.**

1. Dimensions. The length of the longitudinal ligament reaches 4 cm. 2. The structure of the ligament is represented by connective tissue fibers and a network of elastic fibers. 3. Function - designed to limit body movements and prevent stretching of the chest muscles.

It is important to know

A separate point should be emphasized the role of this connective tissue formation in the formation of the hilum of the lungs. This region of the organ consists of two sections (upper and lower) and is surrounded by the common ventral longitudinal ligament. With injuries and illnesses, this section can be displaced. This event occurs mainly after injuries, removal of the pulmonary lobes of a person operated on for tuberculosis and oncological tumors of the lungs. Thus, the strong ligament of the Common Ventral Longitudinal ensures the stability of the position of the lung in the chest and is one of the vital elements.