Retroperitoneal or Intraperitoneal

Question 1

Organs are considered retroperitoneal if they are (3)

Answer 1

1. have peritoneum on their anterior surface only
2. are not suspended by the mesentery
3. lie between the parietal peritoneum and abdominal wall

Question 2

what organs are retroperitoneal? SAD PUCKER

Answer 2

Suprarenal glands
Aorta and ICV
Duodenum (2-4 parts)
Pancreas
Ureters
Colon
Kidneys
Esophagus
Rectum (not upper)

Question 3

organs are considered intraperitoneal if they (2)

Answer 3

1. reside within the peritoneal cavity
2. are suspended by the mesentery

Question 4

what organs are intraperitoneal? SALTD SPRSS

Answer 4

Stomach
Appendix
Liver
Transverse colon
Duodenum
Small intestine (jejum and ileum)
Pancreas (tail)
Rectum (upper)
Spleen
Sigmoid colon