peritoneum and peritoneal cavity Flashcards
what is the corner between ascending and transverse colon
right colic flexure
what is the corner between transverse and descending colon
left colic flexure
what is peritoneal ligament
double layer of peritoneum that connects an organ with another organ to the abdominal wall
what is mesentery
double layer of peritoneum that occurs as a result of the invagination of the peritoneum by one or more organs and constitutes a continuity of the visceral and parietal peritoneum
what is omentum
double-layered extension of peritoneum passing from proximal duodenum and/or stomach and to adjacent organs
where does greater omentum extend from
greater curvature of stomach and proximal duodenum
where does lesser omentum extend from
lesser curvature
what is a bare area
every organ must have a bare area, that is not covered with visceral peritoneum to allow the entrance and exit of neurovascular structures
what is peritonitis
inflammation of perineum
bacteria enter the peritoneal cavity
what can occur due to peritonitis
ascites
what part is greater curvature of stomach
outer curve
what part is lesser curvature
inner curve near liver
what is portal triad
- hepatic artery
- bile duct
- hepatic portal vein
what does gall bladder lead to
omental foramen
what is more lateral spleen or kidney
spleen
