Abdomen - Peritoneum Flashcards
Embryonic origin of the Lesser omentum
Embryonic Ventral Mesentery
Embryonic origin of the Greater omentum
Ebryonic Dorsal Mesentery
Components of the Lesser Omentum
- Hepatoduodenal ligament
- Hepatogastric ligament
- Portal Triad
Prevents diffuse peritonitis
Greater omentum
Ligaments of the Greater omentum
- Gastrosplenic ligament
- Splenorenal ligament
- Gastrophenic ligament
- Gastrocolic ligament
Connects the posterior surface of the transverse colon to the posterior abdominal wall
Transverse mesocolon
Fusion of the transverse mesocolon and greater omentum
Gastrocolic ligament
Connects the sigmoid colon to the pelvic wall and contains sigmoid vessels
Sigmoid mesocolon
Connects the appendix to the mesentery of the ileum and contains appendicular vessels
Messoappendix
Sicke shaped peritoneal fold connecting the liver to the diaphragm
Falciform ligament
Contains the ligamentum teres hepatis and paraumbilical vein
Falciform ligament
Remnant of the left umbilical vein
Ligamentum teres hepatis
Peritoneal reflection from the diaphragmatic surface of the liver onto the diaphragm enclosing the bare area of the liver
Coronary ligament
Remnant of the ductus venosus
Ligamentum venosum
Ligamentum teres hepatis is the remnant of
Left umbilical vein