*During development in the region of the stomach, a fold of the dorsal mesogastrium becomes extended into a curtain - like structure called the '''greater omentum'''.
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*During development in the region of the [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]], a fold of the dorsal mesogastrium becomes extended into a curtain - like structure called the '''greater omentum'''.
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**Originates from the greater curvature of the stomach and attaches to the proximal part of the duodenum.
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**Originates from the greater curvature of the [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] and attaches to the proximal part of the duodenum.
**Potential space between the two sheets is called the omental bursa.
**Potential space between the two sheets is called the omental bursa.
**Covers the jejunal mass on the ventral abdominal wall.
**Covers the jejunal mass on the ventral abdominal wall.