The Gastrointestinal System - Greater Omentum

Question 1

Where is the greater omentum located?

Answer 1

• The greater omentum, hangs down like an apron over the intestines.
• It descends from the greater curvature of the stomach and proximal part of the duodenum, then folds back up and attaches to the anterior surface of the transverse colon.

Question 2

What does it contain and do?

Answer 2

• Contains variable amounts of fat
• Mobile
• Forms adhesions to areas of inflammation and limits spread of infection