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1
Q

Boundaries of abdominal cavity

A

Diaphragm (seperates from thoracic)

Pelvic brim (not physical barrier, cavity is continuous to pelvic cavity)

2
Q

Structures that perforate diaphragm

A

Vena cava
Aorta
Oesophagus

3
Q

Deep structures of abdominal cavity

A

Pancreas
Duodenum
Spinal cord
Kidneys

4
Q

Superficial structures in abdominal cavity

A

Liver
Stomach
Intestines

5
Q

What is peritoneum made of?

A

Layers of mesothelium - simple serous squamous
(secrete fluid)

6
Q

Intra-peritoneal meaning

A

Superficial organs with viscera that are FULLY enveloped by peritoneal mesothelial

7
Q

Intra-peritoneal organs

A

Liver
Stomach
Small Intestine

8
Q

Retro-peritoneal meaning

A

Deep organs where their anterior viscera is only enveloped by peritoneal mesothelium

9
Q

Retro-peritoneal organs

A

Kidneys
Spinal cord

10
Q

What is a mesentery?

A

Channels between intra-peritoneal and retro-peritoneal formed by double layers of peritoneum, contains blood supply

11
Q

What is located within peritoneum cavity?

A

Nothing - serous fluid

12
Q

Functions of mesentery

A

Channels that allow blood vessels and lymph vessels to be connected to intra and retro peritoneal

13
Q

Peritoneal vs Abdominal cavity

A

DISTINCT - abdominal contains organs, peritoneal envelops them but does not contain anything

14
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What is a peritoneal ligament?

A

Double folds of peritoneum connecting viscera of organs in intra-peritoneal space (does not pass through to retro-peritoneal)