the abdominal cavity is lined by a two-layer, sheath like membrane called the _____
peritoneum
the inner most lining of the abdominal cavity that adheres to and supports the organs
visceral peritoneum
the outermost lining of the abdominal cavity that adheres to the walls of the abdominal cavity
parietal peritoneum
the potential space between the visceral and parietal peritonea is called the ________
peritoneal space
hollow organs
stomach gallbladder urinary bladder ureters internal urethra fallopian tubes small intestine large intestine
solid organs
liver
spleen
pancreas
kidneys
irritation and inflammation of the peritoneal lining is known as
peritonitis
shoulder pain referred from the diaphragm when it is irritated by blood within the abdominal cavity
kehr sign
abdominal organ protrusion through an open wound to the abdomen
abdominal evisceration