lesser omentum, greater omentum, and mesentery
The omental sling in ruminants, the broad ligaments of the uterus and the root of the mesentery.
The abdominal cavity holds the bulk of the viscera. It is lined with a protective membrane termed the peritoneum. The front of the viscera is covered with a layer of peritoneum called the greater omentum.
Organs are retroperitoneal if they have peritoneum on their anterior side only. Structures that are not suspended by mesentery in the abdominal cavity and that lie between the parietal peritoneum and abdominal wall are classified as retroperitoneal.
No, the visceral peritoneum is not part of the submucosa. The visceral peritoneum is a layer of serous membrane that covers the abdominal organs, while the submucosa is a layer of connective tissue located beneath the mucosa in the gastrointestinal tract. These two structures are distinct and serve different functions in the body.
The medical term for the space located behind the peritoneum is "retroperitoneal." This area contains important structures such as the kidneys, adrenal glands, aorta, and inferior vena cava. It is distinct from the peritoneal cavity, which is the space within the peritoneum that houses abdominal organs.
No, the gall bladder is an abdominal organ that is contained within the peritoneum. The retroperitoneal organs are the kidneys, adrenal glands and the ureters - they are outside of the peritoneum.
The structures that are retroperitoneal in a cat's urinary system are the kidneys, the ureters, and the urinary bladder. Retroperitoneal means that these structures can be found behind the peritoneum.
Anteperitoneal refers to a layer of tissue or space located in front of the peritoneum, which is the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. This term is commonly used in medical anatomy to describe structures or conditions positioned in front of the peritoneal cavity.
Double folds of peritoneum are structures formed by two layers of peritoneal membrane coming together and attaching to other structures within the abdominal cavity. Examples include the omentum, Mesentery, and the ligaments that support organs like the liver and uterus. These folds help to anchor and support organs while allowing for flexibility and movement within the abdominal cavity.
The retroperitoneal space is the part of the abdominal cavity that lies behind the peritoneum, a membrane that typically lines the inside of the abdomen. Inside the retroperitoneal (deep to the peritoneum) space, there are the kidneys, adrenal glands, bladder, and ureters. The aorta and inferior vena cava vessels are located within the space as well as part of the esophagus and rectum. These are called the primary retroperitoneal organs, meaning they typically form during gestation behind the peritoneum and remain there throughout development. All of the organs in the space typically feature some peritoneum tissue attached to their front, or anterior side, although no anatomical structures are generally a part of this space.
The term "retroperitoneal" consists of two components: "retro-" and "peritoneal." "Retro-" is a prefix meaning "behind" or "backward," while "peritoneal" relates to the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity. Together, "retroperitoneal" refers to structures located behind the peritoneum, such as certain organs in the abdominal cavity.
These structures are all connected to each other. They contain and support the organs. If a person were very small and could start walking from one point, they would come back to the beginning.