abdomen ii: peritoneum, esophagus & stomach (UNFIN)

parietal peritoneum lines what

the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities

visceral peritoneum lines what

the organs directly

parietal and visceral layers of the peritoneum are separated by ___ that allows for ___

a thin layer of peritoneal fluid that allows for movement of the organs

peritoneal cavity definition

potential space between the parietal and visceral layers

in males, the peritoneal cavity is ____ (open/closed)

closed completely

in females, the peritoneal cavity is ___ (open/closed)

partially open, for communication with exterior body via uterine tubes, uterus, and vagina

ascites definition

abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity

2 divisions of the peritoneal cavity

greater sac and lesser sac

greater sac definition + location

main compartment of peritoneal cavity, extending from diaphragm to pelvis

lesser sac definition + location

pouch behind the lesser omentum and stomach, in front of structures of the posterior abdominal wall

lesser sac fxn

allows for free movement of the stomach

the right margin of the lesser sac opens into the greater sac through the ____

omental (epiploic) foramen

the lesser sac projects ____ (direction)

upward

the ____ projection, between the layers of the greater omentum, fuses shortly after birth

downward

mesentery definition

a double layer of peritoneum that attaches part of the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall