Peritoneum Flashcards
1
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Capable of storing large amounts of fat
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Greater Omentum
2
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Space between the parietal and visceral layers of peritoneum
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Greater Sac
3
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Located between the stomach and liver
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Lesser Omentum
4
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Posterior to the stomach and liver
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Lesser Sac
5
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Supports the small intestine and contains blood, nerve, and lymphatic supply for the small intestine
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Mesentery of small intestine
6
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Secretes and absorbs serous fluid within the peritoneal cavity
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Parietal Peritoneum
7
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Space between parietal and visceral layers of peritoneum
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Peritoneal Cavity
8
Q
Between the transverse colon and posterior abdominal wall
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Transverse Mesocolon
9
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Coats the outer surface of many abdominal organs
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Visceral Peritoneum
