Peritoneal cavity and mesentaries

Question 1

parietal peritoneum

Answer 1

a serousal lining that covers the inner aspects of the walls abdominopelvic cavity

Question 2

visceral peritoneum

Answer 2

direct continuation of the parietal peritoneum which reflects from the inner abdominal wall and covers the visceral structures of the abdomen

Question 3

what is a mesentery

Answer 3

double layer of visceral peritoneum that reflects from the inner wall of the abdomen and envelopes portions of the abdominal viscera

Question 4

greater omentum

Answer 4

apron of peritoneum hanging from the greater curvature of stomach folding back on itself and attaching to transverse colon

Question 5

lesser omentum

Answer 5

double layer , stomach and duodenum to liver