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Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 12:08, 23 July 2008
, 12:08, 23 July 2008→Structure & Histology
*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.
**The layer in contact with the abdominal wall is called the '''parietal layer'''.
**Lining the abdominal wall is the '''parietal layer'''.
**The layer covering the abdominal viscera is called the '''visceral layer'''.
**Lining the abdominal viscera is the '''visceral layer'''.
**The small space within these two layers is called the '''peritoneal cavity'''.
**The small space within these two layers is called the '''peritoneal cavity'''.
**''NB: In reality there are no viscera located in the peritoneal cavity. However the cavity created by the '''serosa''' is also confusingly referred to as the peritoneal cavity, and contains most abdominal contents.''
**''NB: In reality there are no viscera located in the peritoneal cavity. However the cavity created by the '''serosa''' is also confusingly referred to as the peritoneal cavity, and contains most abdominal contents.''