- Peritoneum - Wikipedia
The peritoneum is the serous membrane forming the lining of the abdominal cavity or coelom in amniotes and some invertebrates, such as annelids It covers most of the intra-abdominal (or coelomic) organs, and is composed of a layer of mesothelium supported by a thin layer of connective tissue
- Peritoneum: Anatomy, Function, Location Definition
Your peritoneum is a membrane that lines the inside of your abdomen and pelvis (parietal layer) It also covers many of your organs inside (visceral layer) The space in between these layers is called your peritoneal cavity
- The Peritoneum - Visceral - Parietal - TeachMeAnatomy
In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the peritoneum – its structure, relationship with the abdominal organs, and any clinical correlations Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate our 3D models to visualise anatomy in a dynamic, interactive way
- Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Peritoneum - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
It is composed of mesothelial cells that are supported by a thin layer of fibrous tissue and is embryologically derived from the mesoderm The peritoneum serves to support the organs of the abdomen and acts as a conduit for the passage of nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatics
- Anatomy of the peritoneum and peritoneal cavity - Osmosis
Study peritoneum anatomy and peritoneal cavity with illustrated videos and quizzes Understand visceral, parietal, retroperitoneal, and subperitoneal organs
- Abdominal Cavity, Mesothelium, Serous Membrane - Britannica
peritoneum, large membrane in the abdominal cavity that connects and supports internal organs It is composed of many folds that pass between or around the various organs
- Peritoneum: Anatomy | Concise Medical Knowledge - Lecturio
The peritoneum is a serous membrane lining the abdominopelvic cavity This lining is formed by connective tissue and originates from the mesoderm The membrane lines both the abdominal walls (as parietal peritoneum) and all of the visceral organs (as visceral peritoneum)
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