peritoneum Flashcards
infection of peritoneal cavity via uterine tubes may occur in?
immunocompromised women
unsanitary conditions during childbirth
the peritoneal cavity in males is?
a completely closed sac
the peritoneal cavity in females communicates with the exterior via the?
uterine tubes- infections of vagina can spread this way
3 functions of peritoneum?
minimize friction between organs
resist infection
fat storage
when an organ lies posterior to the peritoneum and is covered only on the anterior surface its called?
retroperitoneal organ
what are some examples of retroperitoneal organs?
kidney, inferior vena cava, ascending and descending colon
what is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity?
ascites
what are the causes of ascites?
malnutrition CHF liver failure kidney failure peritonitis
what are 2 things the peritoneal cavity is used for?
rabies vaccine
kidney dialysis
what are the causes of peritonitis?
trauma
IBD
vaginal infections
perforated ulcers
what does peritonitis usually lead to?
adhesions between parietal and visceral peritoneum which can lead to bowel obstruction
what are the 3 parts of the greater omentum?
gastrophrenic ligament
gastrosplenic ligament
gastrocolic ligament
why is the greater omentum called the abdominal policeman?
it wraps itself around inflamed organs to restrict spread of infection
what are the 2 parts of the double layered lesser omentum
hepatogastric ligament
hepatoduodenal ligament
any double layer of peritoneum which connects a portion of intestine to the body wall is called?
mesentery
the double layer of peritoneum that connects the jejunum and ileum to body wall is called
mesentery proper
jejunum and ileum are mobile and because of that they are the segments involved in?
inguinal hernia
what are the 2 parts of the peritoneal cavity
omental bursa(lesser sac) greater sac
what are the subdivisions of the greater sac?
Right and left subphrenic space
subhepatic space
right and left parabolic gutter
why are the spaces of the greater sac important?
because they channel and compartmentalize peritoneal fluid and infectious processes
what is the opening between the mental bursa and greater sac?
omental (epiploic) foramen
what are the boundaries of the omental foramen?
liver S
1st part of duodenum I
free edge of lesser omentum A
peritoneum covering the inferior vena cava P
what are the structures that pass through the porta hepatis and are surrounded by lesser omentum?
bile duct
hepatic artery proper
portal vein
