omental bursa, omental foramen Flashcards
1
Q
borders of the omental bursa
A
anterior = stomach, gastrocolic ligament & lesser omentuem posterior = parietal peritoneum covered by the pancreas inferior = transverse mesocolon superior = liver
2
Q
how is the omental bursa visible?
A
through:
the lesser omentum,
gastrocolic ligament
mesocolon
3
Q
whats the only entry to the omental bursa
A
by the omental foramen
4
Q
parts of the omental bursa
A
- vestibule
- main cavity
5
Q
features of the omental vestibule
A
- leads to the main cavity
- bounded anteriorly by lesser omentum
- bounded postriorly by the parietal peritoneum
6
Q
the main cavity of the omental bursa is seperated into:
A
- 3 recesses
1) superior recess extends upwards between the esophagus and the IVC
2) extends to the left between the splenic ligament and stomach
3) extends downwards between the stomach and the transverse colon
7
Q
what is the omental foramen bounded by anteriorly?
A
hepatoduodenal ligament
8
Q
what do we find in the heaptoduodenal ligament
A
- proper hepatic
- bile duct
- portal vein
9
Q
what do we find at the gastropancreatic fold?
A
left gastric artery
