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Proven A+ notes on the Abdominal Cavity and all its associated structures! Includes: Peritoneal Reflections, Mesenteries, Ligaments, Omenta and Cavities (pouches, recesses, clinical spaces) of the abdominal cavity. Includes links to helpful resources such as quizzes, videos and more. Streamlined, summarized notes to save you hours of time organising and sifting through information.

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Anatomy 101
Abdominal Cavity

presentation by F.K

,Abdominal Cav ity and Peritoneal reflections

Topics

• Peritoneal reflections
• Mesenteries, ligaments, omenta which suspend organs or connect them.
• Compartments, spaces, pouches and recesses of cavity where fluid collects




presentation by F.K

,Abdominal Cav ity and Peritoneal reflections


Peritoneum: a single layer serous membrane
of simple squamous epithelium (mesothelium)

Mesentery: a double layer of peritoneum.
Connects intraperitoneal organs to the
posterior abdominal wall.

Omenta: a fold of visceral peritoneum.
Connects the stomach to other abdominal
organs.




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, Peritoneum

The peritoneum is a continuous membrane made of
simple squamous epithelium called mesothelium,
which lines the abdominopelvic cavity.

Parietal peritoneum
Peritoneal cavity
Visceral peritoneum



Question:
What is the difference between the peritoneal cavity
and the abdominal cavity?




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Keith L. Moore, Arthur F. Dalley, A. M. R. Agur Clinically Oriented Anatomy
Publisher: 2013 ISBN: 9781451119459 Edition: Unknown

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