Unit 3 - Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perinuem: Attachments of Peritoneum to Body Wall (Ex. III)

Question 1

subphrenic recess

Answer 1

between diaphragm and liver
limited by coronary ligaments
separate into R and L spaces by falciform ligament

Question 2

subhepatic space

Answer 2

between liver and transverse colon

Question 3

hepatorenal recess (“Morison’s pouch”)

Answer 3

P extension of subhepatic space
between V surface of liver and R kidney/suprarenal gland
communicates w/ R subphrenic recess

Question 4

supracolic and infracolic compartments

Answer 4

defined by attachment of transverse mesocolon on P abdominal wall
supracolic above attachment and infracolic below
root of mesentery of SI further divides infracolic into R and L spaces

Question 5

paracolic gutters

Answer 5

lie adjacent to A and D colons

allow communication between supracolic and infracolic compartments

Question 6

What do they do?

Answer 6

form during development of GI tract
subdivide greater sac
can influence flow of fluid w/in cavity