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The coronary ligament attaches the

  • A. liver to the diaphragm.
  • B. liver to the anterior abdominal wall.
  • C. colon to the posterior body wall.
  • D. lesser curvature of the stomach and proximal end of the duodenum to the liver and diaphragm.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the coronary ligament attaches the liver to the diaphragm. This ligament forms part of the peritoneal ligaments that secure the liver to the diaphragm, supporting its position in the abdominal cavity. The other choices are incorrect because: B) The liver is attached to the anterior abdominal wall by the falciform ligament, not the coronary ligament. C) The colon is attached to the posterior body wall by the mesocolon, not the coronary ligament. D) The lesser curvature of the stomach and proximal end of the duodenum are attached to the liver and diaphragm by the lesser omentum, not the coronary ligament.