Peritoneum and upper abdomen Flashcards
What becomes the inferior border of the falciform ligament?
left umbilical vein (obliterated)
what is the bare area?
the upper posterior liver (where the coronary ligaments are found); there is no visceral peritoneum on this area of the liver
what structure attaches the liver to the inferior surface of the diaphragm?
coronary ligament
What is the omental foramen?
foramen where the greater sac and omental bursa (the two peritoneal sacs) communicate
which structure contains the portal triad?
the hepatoduodenal ligament (of the lesser omentum)
which structure is an important landmark marking the transition from retro- to intraperitoneal in the abdominal cavity
the suspensory ligament of the duodenum
which structure divides the abdominal cavity into the supracolic and infracolic compartments?
the (transverse) mesocolon
which structure anchors the liver to the diaphragm and anterior body wall
the falciform ligament
which structure contains the round ligament of the liver?
the falciform ligament
In a recumbent position, what is the lowest portion of the abdominopelvic cavity?
Hepatorenal recess/pouch
