Arterial bunch | |
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Details | |
From | Left pulmonary artery |
To | Descending aorta |
Identifiers | |
Latin | ligamentum arteriosum |
TA98 | A12.2.01.202 |
TA2 | 4092 |
FMA | 13421 |
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]