Term Name: dorsal mesogastrium
Synonyms: dorsal mesentery
Definition: The portion of mesentery attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is named the dorsal mesentery (or dorsal mesogastrium, when referring to the portion at the stomach), and the part which suspends the colon is termed the mesocolon. The dorsal mesogastrium develops into the greater omentum.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0005602]

Relationships
develops into: gastro-splenic ligament greater omentum hepatogastric ligament lieno-renal ligament
is part of: dorsal mesentery mesentery of stomach
has parts: spleen primordium
is a type of: mesentery of stomach