Rad Pro 1 Ch 4 WB

organs in the abd cavity

spleen

pancreas

gb

stomach

small intestines

urinary bladder

kidneys

organs in pelvic cavity

uterus

rectum

what is the name of the double walled seromembranous sac that lines the abdominal cavity ?

peritoneum

the two layers of peritoneum are the

parietal peritoneum

visceral peritoneum

the outer layer of the peritoneum that contacts the underside of the diaphragm is

parietal peritoneum

the inner layer of the peritoneum that contacts various organs is called the

visceral peritoneal layer

the retroperitoneum is the

cavity behind the peritoneum

list two organs located in the retroperitoneum

kidneys

pancreas

list the two folds in the peritoneum

mesentary

omentum

what is the function of these two folds

support the viscera in position

outer layer of the peritoneum

parietal layer

cavity that contains reproductive organs urinary bladder and rectum

pelvic

double walled seromembranous sac that encloses the abdominopelvic cavity

peritoneum

pathologic condition defined as blockage of bowel lumen

obstruction

pathologic condition that is a localized dilation of the abdominal aorta

aneurysm

presence of air in peritoneal cavity

pneumoperitoneum

cavity that contains organs such as stomach spleen pancreas and liver

abdominal

pathologic condition of the abdomen that is defined as the failure of bowel peristalsis

ileus

one of the folds of the peritoneum that serves to supports the viscera

mesentary

inner layer of peritoneum

visceral

one of the folds of the peritoneum that serves to support the viscera

omentum

abdominal organs located in retroperitoneum

kidneys

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