sternopericardial ligaments (anatomy)
Last reviewed 01/2018
The sternopericardial ligaments are inconsistent structures serving to tether the anterior surface of the pericardium to the sternum. There are two:
- superior sternopericardial ligaments; anterior surface of fibrous pericardium to superior, deep surface of body of sternum
- inferior sternopericardial ligaments; anterior surface of fibrous pericardium to inferior, deep surface of body of sternum