- Peritoneal Cancer: What is The Peritoneum, Symptoms, Treatment - WebMD
Peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer It develops in a thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen It also covers the uterus, bladder, and rectum Made of epithelial cells, this structure is called
- 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
- 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
- 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
The peritoneum is the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity 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
- Peritoneum | Complete Anatomy - Elsevier
The peritoneum secretes peritoneal fluid which helps lubricate viscera within the abdominal and pelvic cavities, reducing friction between organs This is especially true of dynamic organs involved in peristalsis or those that distend due to changes of volume, such as the bladder
- Peritoneum - Structure, Layers, Types, Function, Significance
The peritoneum is a thin, transparent, serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs It consists of two layers: the parietal peritoneum, which lines the inner walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities, and the visceral peritoneum, which envelops the surfaces of the abdominal organs
- 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
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