abdominal cavity Flashcards
1
Q
where does it lie?
A
caudal to the diaphragm
2
Q
what does paretial peritoneum line?
A
the wall of the cavuty
3
Q
what does visceral peritoneum line?
A
the organs
4
Q
what cells line the peritoneum
A
mesothelial cells
5
Q
what is the purpose of serous fluid?
A
lubricate organs so they ca slip over each other do they can perform their function
6
Q
how is the omental bursa formed
A
the mesogastrium (omentum) folds
so is only potential space as it is flattened to the cavity wall
