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The visceral peritoneum is the inner layer of the peritoneum, a membrane within the abdominal cavity. Organs inside the visceral peritoneum include the stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, and in females, the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, and uterus.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoPeritoneum is deflated balloon in your abdomen. It keeps the abdominal organs in proper place. It gives stability as well as mobility to abdominal organs.
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∙ 9y agoThe main function of the peritoneum is to act as a conduit for several things. It does this for the blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerves.
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∙ 11y agoThe peritoneal layer is the layer of tissues within the body that protects vital organs, particularly the intestines and surrounding organs.
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∙ 14y agoprotect the organs
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What is the function of the peritoneum in the fetal pig?
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What is the function of epiploic appendage?
The function of the epiploic appendage is actually unknown. These are small pouches of the peritoneum filled with fat and are situated along the colon.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the peritoneum?
The medical term for an inflammation of the peritoneum is called peritonitis. The "itis" part of that word is the part from which we can distinguish it is as an inflammation.The peritoneum is a thin lining that covers the abdominal and pelvic cavity. This membrane is semi-permeable. The function of the peritoneum is to act as a lubricant to avoid dislodged particles from attaching and becoming stuck. It also provides a blood and fluid supply to various regions of the abdomen and pelvic cavity.The main function of the peritoneum is to prevent disease in the patient by inhibiting the spread of disease. It is a very important diagnosis tool for clinical practitioners who want to perform tests to diagnose the patient's possible illness.An easy way to remember this is that the suffix -itis means " inflammation of".Ex:appendicitis = inflammation of the appendixlaryngitis= inflammation of the larynxperitonitis= inflammation of the peritoneum
What are two layer of the peritoneum?
parietal peritoneum (lines cavity of abdomen)visceral peritoneum (next to organ)
What is peritoneum in brave new world?
sow's peritoneum
What is the function of the visceral peritoneum?
It's a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity, it's function is preventing your organs being damaged or worn by friction generated by day to day movement.
What peritoneum lines the body wall?
The abdominal cavity holds the bulk of the viscera. It is lined with a protective membrane termed the peritoneum. The front of the viscera is covered with a layer of peritoneum called the greater omentum.
What is viseral peritoneum?
The peritoneum is a thin, translucent membrane that covers the internal abdominal body wall and the abdominal organs. The visceral peritoneum is the part of the peritoneum that is adhered to the visceral (abdominal) organs such as the liver, stomach, intestines, etc. The rest of the peritoneum that is adhered to the body wall is called the parietal peritoneum.
What kind of peritoneum is the serous membrane covering the intestines?
vicseral peritoneum
What is the outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the interior of the abdominal wall?
parietal peritoneum
The layer of the peritoneum that lines the inner surfaces of the body wall is the?
parietal peritoneum
What Peritoneum covers the external surfaces of most digestive organs?
visceral peritoneum
