Peritoneum Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two mesenteries in the peritoneum called?
A
The ventral and dorsal mesenteries
2
Q
What does Retroperitoneal mean?
A
Only partially covered by peritoneum
3
Q
What does intraperitoneal mean?
A
Completely surrounded by peritoneum
4
Q
What are they two types of peritoneal membrane
A
Visceral and parietal peritoneum
5
Q
What do the greater and lesser omentum do?
A
Protect abdominal organs and provide blood supply - useful in immune response
6
Q
How does the greater omentum develop?
A
Lesser sac folds around colon slightly and forms a gastrocolic ligament creating the fold
7
Q
What is the source of the splenic artery
A
the coeliac artery
