The Peritoneum

Question 1

Serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity.

Answer 1

Peritoneum.

Question 2

What are the 5 parts that the peritoneum consists of?

Answer 2

Parietal peritoneum, Visceral peritoneum, Mesentery, Peritoneal fluid, Peritoneal cavity.

Question 3

The portion of the serous sac in contact with the internal surface of the abdominal wall, diaphragm, and pelvis. The posterior surface forms the anterior wall of the retroperitoneal space, which contains the kidneys, ureters, adrenal glands, aorta, and IVC.

Answer 3

Parietal peritoneum.

Question 4

The serous membrane that surrounds the parts of the gut tube and forms the outer layer of the organs. Aka the tunica serosa.

Answer 4

Visceral peritoneum.

Question 5

The parietal peritoneum reflects off of the posterior abdominal wall, forming a fused, double layer of peritoneum surrounding the blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics to abdominal organs.

Answer 5

Mesentery.

Question 6

Peritoneal membranes secrete a serous fluid that lubricates the peritoneal surfaces, enabling the intraperitoneal organs to glide across one another with minimal friction.

Answer 6

Peritoneal fluid.

Question 7

The fluid-filled space within the peritoneal sac. Completely closed in males, and two small openings in the ostium of the uterine tubes, which provides a possible communication with the outside via the uterus and vagina.

Answer 7

Peritoneal cavity.

Question 8

What are the subdivisions of the Peritoneal cavity?

Answer 8

Lesser sac and Greater sac.

Question 9

The space deep to the stomach and lesser omentum.

Answer 9

Lesser sac.

Question 10

The remaining part of the peritoneal cavity.

Answer 10

Greater sac.

Question 11

An apron-like fold of peritoneum that develops from the dorsal mesentery and attaches between the transverse colon and greater curvature of the stomach.

Answer 11

Greater omentum.

Question 12

What are the 3 subdivisions of the greater omentum?

Answer 12

Gastrophrenic ligament, Gastrosplenic ligament, and Gastrocolic ligament.

Question 13

Extends from the greater curvature of the stomach to the deep surface of the left dome of the diaphragm.

Answer 13

Gastrophrenic ligament.

Question 14

Extends from the greater curvature of the stomach to the spleen.

Answer 14

Gastrosplenic ligament.

Question 15

Extends from the greater curvature of the stomach to the transverse colon.

Answer 15

Gastrocolic ligament.

Question 16

Double layer of peritoneum that develops from the ventral mesentery. Bridges the space between the lesser curvature of the stomach, part of the duodenum, and the liver.

Answer 16

Lesser Omentum.

Question 17

What are the 2 subdivisions of the lesser omentum?

Answer 17

Hepatogastric ligament, and Hepatoduodenal ligament.

Question 18

Portion of the lesser omentum attaching to the liver and stomach.

Answer 18

Hepatogastric ligament.

Question 19

Portion of the lesser omentum attaching to the liver and first part of the duodenum.

Answer 19

Hepatoduodenal ligament.