Introduction to the Alimentary System and Anatomy Overview 1

Question 1

what is an omenta

Answer 1

double folds passing from the stomach and duodenum to other organs or body wall

Question 2

What is the difference between intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal?

Answer 2

Structures that are intraperitoneal are generally mobile, while those that are retroperitoneal are relatively fixed in their location.

Question 3

where do arterial branches travel?

Answer 3

between double folds of peritoneum, such as mesenteries and omenta, and thereby gain access to peritonised organs

Question 4

what does the peritoneal cavity contain?

Answer 4

peritoneal fluid

Question 5

what is the peritoneal cavity divided into?

Answer 5

two sacs linked by a short ‘neck’, the epiploic foramen. These are the greater and lesser (omental bursa) sacs