the peritoneal cavity Flashcards
1
Q
what is the peritoneum?
A
continuous epithelium layer and layer of connective tissue that lines the abdominal cavity
2
Q
what 2 parts is the peritoneum divided into?
A
parietal = lines the abdominalpelvic cavity visceral = lines the organs
3
Q
what is the peritoneal cavity and what happens when too much builds up in it?
A
the space between the parietal and visceral layers
can cause abdominal distension
4
Q
what 3 parts is the gut separated into?
A
foregut= oesophagus, stomach to mid duodenum midgut = mid duodenum to left colic flexure hindgut = left colic flexure to rectum
5
Q
what is special about the foregut?
A
it has the dorsal mesentery like the rust but also has a ventral mesentery
6
Q
what are the differences between retroperitoneal and intraperitoneal?
A
retroperitoneal = lies on posterior wall
covered by peritoneum only on anterior surface
do not suspend in mesentry
7
Q
what are the 5 main peritoneal folds?
A
- greater omentum
- mesentery
- less omentum
- falciform ligament
- mescolon
