Embryology Flashcards
1
Q
What is a mesentery?
A
A fold of tissue that attaches the organs to the body wall
2
Q
What does intraperitoneal mean?
A
Double layer of peritoneum that completely surrounds the organ
3
Q
What does retroperitoneal mean?
A
The organ is only covered by the peritoneum on its anterior side
4
Q
Where is ventral mesentery located?
A
Only foregut
5
Q
Where is dorsal mesentery located?
A
Midgut and hindgut
