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Stomach, First part of the duodenum [5 cm], jejunum, ileum, Cecum, appendix, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, Rectum, upper 1/3,Liver, Spleen, In women: Uterus, Fallopian tubes, ovaries
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∙ 12y agoAll the parts of the gut tube that have a mesentery Transverse colon, small intestine (jejunem, ilium) stomach, liver, sigmoid colon, etc....
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∙ 10y agoThe uterus (+ the male reproductive organs), the urinary bladder and the lowest 1/3 of the rectum, are the infraperitoneal organs.
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What is the term for organs that lie within the abdominal cavity but not within the peritoneal cavity?
An organ can be in the abdominopelvic cavity but not the peritoneal cavity if the organ sits below the diaphragm but outside the peritoneal membranes. The kidneys, which are behind the peritoneal membrane (retroperitoneal) are such organs.
What is the benefit of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity?
Serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity provides lubrication for the organs.
What organs are inferior to the diaphragm lateral to the vertebral column and behind the peritoneal cavity?
The kidneys are in the retroperitoneal space, located inferior to the diaphragm, lateral to the vertebral column, and deep to the peritoneal cavity.
What are double sheets of peritoneal membrane that suspend the visceral organs and carry nerves lymphatics and blood vessels?
Messentriesmesenteries
Is the visceral pericardium a serous membrane?
Yes, each serous membrane forms an inner visceral layer that covers the organs in the cavity. And the visceral pericardium is a serosa membrane associated with the heart.
What is the peritoneal?
The peritoneal layer is the layer of tissues within the body that protects vital organs, particularly the intestines and surrounding organs.
What is the term for organs that lie within the abdominal cavity but not within the peritoneal cavity?
An organ can be in the abdominopelvic cavity but not the peritoneal cavity if the organ sits below the diaphragm but outside the peritoneal membranes. The kidneys, which are behind the peritoneal membrane (retroperitoneal) are such organs.
What is the division of the abdominal cavity containing those organs posterior to the peritoneal lining?
The retroperitoneal space contains organs in the abdominal cavity that are behind the peritoneal lining.
What is the benefit of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity?
Serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity provides lubrication for the organs.
Do retroperitoneal organs have both a serosa and adventitia?
Retroperitoneal organs have only an adventitia. Peritoneal organs have only a serosa.
What surrounds the digestive organs in the abdominal cavity?
peritoneal cavity
