The peritoneal membrane lines the peritoneal cavity.
All humans have a peritoneal cavity.
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"Handbook of Peritoneal Dialysis".....available on Amazon.com is a good reference
When comparing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, it can be said that
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.
Kidneys are retroperitoneal. There are in the abdominal cavity, but not in the peritoneal cavity.
hemodialysis takes longer than peritoneal dialysis
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.
Peritoneal dialysis (PD)Peritoneal Dialysis, in case of impairment in kidney function
Serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity provides lubrication for the organs.
I don't think there is another name for the peritoneal cavity. the peritoneal cavity is specifically for the potential space between the parietal and visceral portions of the peritoneum. hope this helps ^_^