0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Do the kidneys lie within the peritoneal cavity?
Kidneys are retroperitoneal. There are in the abdominal cavity, but not in the peritoneal cavity.
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 body cavity is the ascending colon found?
The peritoneal cavity (within the abdomen)
Do females have a peritoneal cavity?
All humans have a peritoneal cavity.
How are the stomach and small intestine suspended within the peritoneal cavity?
The Lesser omentum suspends the stomach from the liver and the Small intestine are all suspended from wall by mesentery of small intestine
What body cavity is the kidneys in?
The kidneys are located in the peritoneal cavity. Infection of this cavity is called peritonitis, and can be deadly. Dialysis can be done by instilling dianeal solution into the peritoneal cavity, and allowing the semipermiable membranes surronding the kidneys, and other organs to "clean themselves." This process is called peritoneal dialysis.
What is the simple squamous epithelium that lines the peritoneal cavity called?
The peritoneal membrane lines the peritoneal cavity.
What cavity is the guts in?
Peritoneal cavity
Is It Possible for a retained foreign body such as a surgical clip or suture material to migrate from within the peritoneal cavity up into the brain?
No, it's not possible for a suture or clip in the peritoneal cavity to migrate to the brain.
Why can sperm enter the peritoneal cavity?
Because the female reproductive tract is continuous with the peritoneal cavity through the fallopian tubes, it is possible for sperm to enter the peritoneal cavity.
What body cavities have to be entered to do a gallbladder removal?
Peritoneal cavity is to be accessed to remove the gall bladder either by open method or by laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Peritoneal cavity is the abdominal cavity in other word. The gallbladder connects the liver to the small intestine and carries bile to the food coming from the stomach.
Why peritoneal dialysis solution is not a parenteral product?
Because it's meant for dwelling within the abdomen cavity (aka peritoneal cavity), it doesn't enter the circulatory system. Parenteral solutions are for intravenous (into the vein) administration.
