Peritoneum

Question 1

Serous membrane that forms the lining of the abd cavity and covers most of the and organs

Answer 1

peritoneum

Question 2

Parietal peritoneum (outer layer)

Answer 2

lines the abd wall

Question 3

Visceral Peritoneum (inner layer)

Answer 3

covers the abd organs

Question 4

Space between parietal and visceral

Answer 4

peritoneal cavity

Question 5

space situated between the liver, pancreas and sto

Answer 5

lesser sac

Question 6

entrance to the lesser sac is the

Answer 6

epiploic foramen

Question 7

the rest of the peritoneal cavity

Answer 7

greater sac

Question 8

When you are imaging ascites, with floating bowel, this is which sac

Answer 8

greater sac

Question 9

peritoneum recess extending between the rectum and the uterus

Answer 9

pouch of douglas

Question 10

In men, the corresponding space for the pouch of douglas is

Answer 10

rectovescial pouch

Question 11

Intraperitoneal structures

Answer 11

• sto
• jejunum
• 1st part of duodenum
• appendix
• spleen
• cecum
• trans and sigmoid colon
• rectum
• liver
• uterus
• fallopian tubes
• ovaries