Which of the following structures is a remnant of the embryonic ventral mesentery?

(A) Sigmoidmesocolon
(B) Mesentery of the small intestine
(C) Greateromentum
(D) Falciform ligament
(E) Transverse mesocolon


Ans: (D) Falciform ligament

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