peritoneum

Question 1

peritoneum

Answer 1

the connective tissue that surrounds the abdominal organs

Question 2

the peritoneal cavity

Answer 2

the space bound by this connective tissue & contains watery fluid to lubricate & protect the cavity

Question 3

the 5 peritoneal folds

Answer 3

-greater omentum
-falciform ligament
-lesser omentum
-mesentery
-mesocolon

Question 4

greater omentum

Answer 4

-apron like structure that lies superficial to the small intestine & transverse colon
-a site of fat disposition in people who are overweight

Question 5

falciform ligament

Answer 5

anchors the liver to the inferior border of the diaphragm

Question 6

lesser omentum

Answer 6

-suspends the stomach from the inferior border of the liver
-provides a pathway for structures connecting to the liver

Question 7

mesentery

Answer 7

a vertical band of tissue anterior to the lumbar vertebrae & anchoring all of the small intestine except the initial portion (duodenum)

Question 8

mesocolon

Answer 8

attaches 2 portions of the large intestine, the transverse to sigmoid colon, to the posterior