The gastrosplenic ligament is derived from which of the following embryonic developmental structures?: (A) Splenic aery, (B) Splenic vein, (C) Dorsal mesogastrium, (D) Ventral mesogastrium
Answer is C. Embryonically the gastrosplenic ligament is derived from the dorsal mesogastrium. The gastrosplenic ligament is a made of peritoneum that connects the greater curvature of stomach with the hilum of the spleen. It contains sho gastric vessels and left gastro-epiploic vessels.