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Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Types of Peritoneum==
==Types of Peritoneum==
Terminology:
*Mesentry: attaches viscera to the dorsal abdominal wall.
*Omentum: from the stomach to other viscera.
*Ligament: from viscera not involved in digestion to the abdominal wall ''or'' to other viscera that are not involved in digestion (e.g.ligaments of the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]]).
==Function==
==Function==