Abdomen - Peritoneum Flashcards
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Embryonic origin of the Lesser omentum
Embryonic Ventral Mesentery
Embryonic origin of the Greater omentum
Ebryonic Dorsal Mesentery
Components of the Lesser Omentum
- Hepatoduodenal ligament
- Hepatogastric ligament
- Portal Triad
Prevents diffuse peritonitis
Greater omentum
Ligaments of the Greater omentum
- Gastrosplenic ligament
- Splenorenal ligament
- Gastrophenic ligament
- Gastrocolic ligament
Connects the posterior surface of the transverse colon to the posterior abdominal wall
Transverse mesocolon
Fusion of the transverse mesocolon and greater omentum
Gastrocolic ligament
Connects the sigmoid colon to the pelvic wall and contains sigmoid vessels
Sigmoid mesocolon
Connects the appendix to the mesentery of the ileum and contains appendicular vessels
Messoappendix
Sicke shaped peritoneal fold connecting the liver to the diaphragm
Falciform ligament
Contains the ligamentum teres hepatis and paraumbilical vein
Falciform ligament
Remnant of the left umbilical vein
Ligamentum teres hepatis
Peritoneal reflection from the diaphragmatic surface of the liver onto the diaphragm enclosing the bare area of the liver
Coronary ligament
Remnant of the ductus venosus
Ligamentum venosum
Ligamentum teres hepatis is the remnant of
Left umbilical vein
Coronary ligament encloses this triangular area of the right lobe of the liver
Bare area of the liver
Ligamentum venosum is the remnant of
Ductus venosus
Entry site of the paracentesis
2 cm below the umbilicus or lateral to the Mcburney’s point
Structure avoided during paracentesis
Inferior epigastric vessels
Connection between the lesser and greater sac
Epiploic foramen
A closed sac also known as the omental bursa
Lesser Sac
Three Recesses of the Lessar Sac
- Superior recess
- Inferior recess
- Splenic recess
Epiploic foramen (eponym)
Foramen of Winslow
Other name for lessar sac
Omental bursa
