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When the anterior abdominal wall is reflected to expose the contents of the abdominal cavity, what is everything that can be seen covered in

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Peritoneum

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What is the peritoneal cavity

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“space” between the parietal & visceral layers of peritoneum where no structures are found - no fluid occupies this potential space to allow movement & mobility of certain organs

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What is the peritoneal cavity divided into

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* greater sac = main compartment * lesser sac = hidden from view

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What does the peritoneum viscera have a relationship with

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All abdominal viscera - INTRAPERITONEAL = within - EXTRAPERITONEAL = outside

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Parietal layer of peritoneum

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  • Covers & lines the internal walls of the abdomen
  • Pain is well-localised => sensitive
  • served by same neurovasculature as adjacent wall/structure

(pink)

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Visceral layer of peritoneum

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  • Covers & invests abdominal organs that protude into peritoneal cavity
  • Pain is generalised/REFERRED
  • Served by same neurovasculature as organ it is covering

(blue)

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What is the peritoneal cavity

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“Potential” fluid-filled space between parietal & visceral peritoneum

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What are peritoneal structures formed from

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More than 1 layer of peritoneum

  • Omenta
  • Mesentery
  • Peritoneal ligament

(yellow)

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What is the peritoneal cavity divided into

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The greater & lesser sac

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  1. What is the greater sac
  2. Where does it extend from
  3. Are there organs in this potential space
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  1. Main component of peritoneal cavity
  2. Extends from diaphragm -> pelvis
  3. NO
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Peritoneal cavity in males

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Completely closed

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Peritoneal cavity in females

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Opening in peritoneum through the uterine tubes

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  1. What is the lesser sac also known as
  2. Where is it positioned
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  1. Omental bursa - no organs here
  2. Small compartment that is lined with peritoneum & is positioned:
  • BEHIND stomach and greater omentum
  • IN FRONT OF peritoneum & pancreas
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how is the lesser sac/omental bursa formed

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Twisting & rotation of gut

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  1. What does the omental foramen provide
  2. What is it also known as
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  1. Direct communication between the greater & lesser sacs
  2. Epiploic foramen/foramen of Winslow
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Mesentery

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Defined as a double layer of peritoneum resulting from invagination of peritoneum by organs

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Greater & lesser omenta

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Extensions of peritoneum that form ligamentous “aprons” extending from stomach & proximal duodenum -> adjacent organs

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Peritoneal ligaments

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Membranous fold (double layer of peritoneum) that supports an organ by helping to keep it in anatomical position

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Peritoneal recesses

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Potential spaces in abdominal cavity where excess fluid may collect

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Peritoneal fossae

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Depressions in anterior abdominal wall that are lateral to the 3 respective umbilical folds

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What do mesenteries provide

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Pathways for vessels, nerves and lymphatics to pass between abdominal organs

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What does the mesentery contain

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Fat

Arteries

Veins

Lymphatic vessels

Nerves supplying abdominal organs

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Function of mesentery

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Connect organs to posterior abdominal wall

  • Mesooesophagus (embryonic)
  • Mesogastrium (embryonic)
  • Mesentery proper of small bowel
  • Mesoappendix
  • Transverse mesocolon
  • Sigmoid mesocolon
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What is the lesser omentum

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DOUBLE LAYERED PERITONEAL FOLD

  • Connects the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the first part of the duodenum
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What are the 2 ligaments of the lesser omentum
1. HEPATOGASTRIC - thin and membranous portion 2. HEPATODUODENAL - thick free edge containing the portal triad
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What is the greater omentum
* FOUR LAYERED PERITONEAL FOLD * Connects transverse colon to greater curvature of stomach * hangs down and is able to move within the peritoneal cavity * Can wrap around organs to localise inflammation & prevent peritoneal adhesions (abdominal policeman)
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Name the 5 hepatic peritoneal ligaments
* Coronary ligament - limited by left/right triangular ligaments * falciform ligament * Round ligament of liver - ligamentum teres hepatis * hepatogastric ligament - membranous lesser omentum * hepatoduodenal ligament - thick edge lesser omentum
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Name the 5 gastric peritoneal ligaments
1. Hepatogastric 2. gastrophrenic 3. gastrosplenic/gastrolienal 4. gastrocolic 5. (phrenicocolic)
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Name the 2 splenic peritoneal ligaments
1. Gastrosplenic ligament 2. Splenorenal ligament
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What is the paracolic gutter
* Groove between abdominal wall and lateral aspect of the ascending or descending colon * Allows communication between the supracolic & infracolic regions of the greater sac * Important for peritoneal flow
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What is the hepatorenal recess
* Extension of the subhepatic space between the visceral surface of liver and right kidney * potential site for fluid collection
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What are the subphrenic recesses
* Located below the diaphragm * Separated into left & right by falciform ligament * Potential space for fluid collection
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What is the subhepatic space
Immediately inferior to liver
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1. Are the intraperitoneal organs mobile 2. Which ones are they
1. YES 2. - Liver - Stomach - Transverse colon - SI
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# Please Don't Act Rash 1. Are retroperitoneal organs mobile 2. Which ones are they
1. NO 2. - Pancreas - Duodenum (part is intraperitoneal) - Aorta - Rectum
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* What are the intraperitoneal organs defined as * How are they suspended
* Being almost entirely wrapped in visceral peritoneum * Suspended by mesentery in the abdominal cavity
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List the intra-peritoneal organs
1. Stomach 2. Liver 3. Spleen 4. tail of pancreas 5. duodenum - 1st part 6. jejunum 7. ileum 8. cecum & appendix 9. transverse colon 10. sigmoid colon 11. uterus 12. uterine tubes
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What are the retroperitoneal organs defined as
Lying behind the peritoneal cavity with only part of its surface covered by peritoneum
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What are primary retroperitoneal structures
Retroperitoneal from the start of their development * Suprarenal/adrenal glands * Ureters * Kidneys * Aorta & IVC * Esophagus * Rectum - proximal 1/3rd SAD PUCKER
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What are secondary retroperitoneal structures
Were once suspended within the abdominal cavity by mesentery but migrated posteriorly to end up behind the peritoneum * Duodenum - 2nd, 3rd, 4th parts * Pancreas - head, neck and body * Ascending & descending colon
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What happens to the kidneys if someone loses a lot of weight drastically
Kidneys become mobile because they're supported by fascia
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What are infra/extra/subperitoneal organs
Defined as being BENEATH the peritoneal cavity only part of its surface is covered by peritoneum * Rectum - Distal 2/3rds * Urinary bladder
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What delineates the boundary between the supracolic and infracolic abdominal compartments
The transverse mesocolon SUPRACOLIC: Visceral structures below the diaphragm and above the transverse mesocolon
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What are the 7 supracolic viscera
1. Distal esophagus 2. Stomach 3. Duodenum - 1st and part of 2nd 4. Pancreas 5. Spleen 6. Liver 7. Gallbladder (unpaired digestive glands/organs)
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What are the 6 infracolic viscera
1. SI - 2nd, 3rd, 4th parts; jejenum; ileum 2. Cecum 3. Appendix 4. Large colon 5. Rectum 6. Anus
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1. Where does the celiac trunk branch from 2. What does it supply
1. Branches from the abdominal aorta at the level of T12 2. Foregut * Distal oesophagus * Stomach * Spleen * Pancreas * Liver * Gallbladder * Duodenum - 1st & proximal 2nd part
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1. Where does the superior mesenteric artery branch from 2. What does it supply
1. Abdominal aorta at the level of L1 2. MIDGUT * Duodenum (distal) - 2nd, 3rd, 4th parts * Jejunum * Ileum * Cecum * Appendix * Ascending colon * Transverse colon - proximal 2/3rds
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1. Where does the inferior mesenteric artery branch from 2. What does it supply
1. Abdominal aorta at the level of L3 2. HINDGUT * Transverse colon - distal 1/3rd * Descending colon * Sigmoid colon * Rectum and anal canal (upper half only)

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