Peritoneal Relationships

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Stomach

intraperitoneal

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<p>Duodenum</p>

Duodenum

  • The superior portion (1st) is intraperitoneal; connected to the liver via the hepatoduodenal ligament.

  • The 2nd-4th portions are secondarily retroperitoneal

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Jejunum

intraperitoneal

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Ileum

intraperitoneal

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Cecum

intraperitoneal

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Appendix

intraperitoneal

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Ascending Colon

Secondarily retroperitoneal

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Transverse Colon

intraperitoneal

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Descending Colon

secondarily retroperitoneal

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Sigmoid Colon

intraperitoneal

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Rectum

Proximal 2/3rds are secondarily retroperitoneal, whereas the distal third is retroperitoneal

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<p>Spleen</p>

Spleen

intraperitoneal

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<p>Pancreas</p>

Pancreas

  • Secondarily retroperitoneal, except for the tail, which is intraperitoneal

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Liver

Intraperitoneal, except for the bare area on the superior surface which connects it to the diaphragm.

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Gallbladder

  • Intraperitoneal, except for the superior surface, which attaches directly to the liver

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Kidneys

Retroperitoneal

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Bladder + Ureter

The bladder below the peritoneal cavity. The ureters are retroperitoneal