The medial arcuate ligament (also medial lumbocostal arch) is a tendinous fascia that arches over the psoas major muscle as it passes through the diaphragm. ==Structure== The medial arcuate ligament is an arch in the fascia covering the upper part of the psoas major. It is attached to the side of the body of the first or second lumbar vertebra; la...
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<anatomy> One of Haller's arches; a tendinous thickening of the psoas fascia that extends from the body of the first lumbar vertebra to its transverse process on either side. A portion of the diaphragm arises from it. ... Synonym: ligamentum arcuatum mediale, arcus lumbocostalis medialis, medial lumbocostal arch. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a tendinous thickening of the psoas fascia that extends from the body of the first lumbar vertebra to its transverse process on either side. A portion of the diaphragm arises from it. Synonyms: ligamentum arcuatum mediale, arcus lumbocostalis medialis, medial lumbocostal arch
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