The peritoneum

Question 1

peritoneum

Answer 1

multilayered membrane that protects and holds the organs in a place within the abdominal cavity. A membrane is a thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ.

Question 2

parietal peritoneum

Answer 2

outer layer of peritoneum that lines the interior of the abdominal wall. Parietal means cavity wall.

Question 3

mesentery

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

Question 4

visceral peritoneum

Answer 4

inner layer of the peritoneum that surrounds the organs of the abdominal cavity. Visceral means relating to the internal organs.

Question 5

Retroperitoneal

Answer 5

means located behind the peritoneum

retro means behind, periton means peritoneum, and -eal means pertaining to