The Peritoneum

Question 1

Is a multilayered membrane that protects and holds the organs in place within the abdominal cavity.

Answer 1

Peritoneum

Question 2

Is the outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the interior of the abdominal wall.

Answer 2

Parietal Peritoneum

parietal = cavity wall

Question 3

Is a fused double layer of the parietal peritoneum that attaches parts of the intestine to the interior abdominal wall.

Answer 3

Mesentery

Question 4

Is the inner layer of the peritoneum that surrounds the organs of the abdominal cavity.

Answer 4

Visceral peritoneum

visceral = relating to the internal organs

Question 5

It is located behind the peritoneum.

Example: the location of the kidneys is “surrounded by and being protected” with one of each side of the spinal column.

Answer 5

Retroperitoneal

retro- behind

periton - peritoneum

-eal – pertaining to

Question 6

Is the inflammation of the peritoneum.

Answer 6

Peritonitis