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Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 16:25, 22 July 2008
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*It consists of a thin layer of loose connective tissue covered by a single layer of [[Mesothelial cells|mesothelial cells]]. Collectively, the connective tissue and peritoneum are referred to as the '''serosa'''.
*It consists of a thin layer of loose connective tissue covered by a single layer of [[Mesothelial cells|mesothelial cells]]. Collectively, the connective tissue and peritoneum are referred to as the '''serosa'''.
**Mesothelial cells are simple squamous and of mesodermal origin.
**Mesothelial cells are simple squamous and of mesodermal origin.
***Have microvili on their surface
***Have microvilli on their surface.
***Very fragile but regenerate very quickly
***Very fragile but regenerate very quickly.
***High fibrinolytic activity - protects against the formation of adhesions
***High fibrinolytic activity to protect against the formation of adhesions.
**A small amount of fibroelastic tissue is present within the connective tissue layer to provide support.
**A small amount of fibroelastic tissue is present within the connective tissue layer to provide support.
*There are two layers of peritoneum lining the abdomen.
*There are two layers of peritoneum lining the abdomen.