Ligamentum arteriosum

Arterial bunch
The middle and posterior mediastina. Left side. (Lig. arteriosum labeled at upper right.)
Details
FromLeft pulmonary artery
ToDescending aorta
Identifiers
Latinligamentum arteriosum
TA98A12.2.01.202
TA24092
FMA13421
Anatomical terminology

The ligamentum arteriosum (arterial ligament), also known as Botallo's ligament, Harvey's ligament, and Botallo's duct,[1] is a small ligament attaching the aorta to the pulmonary artery.[clarification needed] It serves no function in adults but is the remnant of the ductus arteriosus formed within three weeks after birth.[clarification needed]

  1. ^ Pirie, Egle (February 28, 2022). "Ligamentum arteriosum and ductus arteriosus". Kenhub. Retrieved March 12, 2022.