Peritoneum Flashcards
1
Q
What is suspended for the greater curvature of the stomach?
A
Greater omentum
2
Q
What does the greater omentum cover?
A
The anterior surface of transverse colon
3
Q
What does the transverse colon divide the peritoneal cavity into?
A
Supra-colic compartment and infra-colic compartment
4
Q
What is the supra-colic compartment made of?
A
Liver, gall bladder and stomach
5
Q
What is the infra-colic compartment made of?
A
Intestines
6
Q
What is also called the lesser sac?
A
Omental bursa
7
Q
What is contained in the lesser sac?
A
Hepatic artery, bile duct and portal vein
8
Q
What is the epiploic foramen?
A
The communication between greater and lesser sac
9
Q
What carries the vessels, nerves and Lymphatics to/from most of the small intestines?
A
Mesentary
