*It occupies the ventral part of the abdominal cavity, filling those parts that are not occupied by other viscera. This produces species variation (see [#comparative aspects]).
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*It occupies the ventral part of the abdominal cavity, filling those parts that are not occupied by other viscera. This produces species variation (see [[#species differences]]).
*It lies on the abdominal floor, separated from the parietal peritoneum by the greater omentum.
*It lies on the abdominal floor, separated from the parietal peritoneum by the greater omentum.
*It is suspended by the mesentry (mesojejunum). This conveys the blood vessels and nerves and houses lymph nodes.
*It is suspended by the mesentry (mesojejunum). This conveys the blood vessels and nerves and houses lymph nodes.