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''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.''

A small evagination extends into the thorax along the right side of the [[Oesophagus -  Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]]. The peritoneum evaginates to extend into the inguinal canals. Fat is often stored beneath the peritoneum. Many species have [[Lymphatic System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoid tissue]] aggregates and fixed phagocytes in the omentum that are not covered by mesothelial cells. The peritoneum is smooth and clear in the healthy animal.

A small evagination extends into the thorax along the right side of the [[Oesophagus -  Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]]. The peritoneum evaginates to extend into the inguinal canals. Fat is often stored beneath the peritoneum. Many species have [[Lymphatic System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoid tissue]] aggregates and fixed phagocytes in the omentum that are not covered by mesothelial cells. The peritoneum is smooth and clear in the healthy animal.

''NB: Post mortem change and autolysis result in increased volumes of red-brown fluid in the abdomen, not associated with other pathology, no roughening of surfaces of organs or peritoneum.''

''NB: Post mortem change and autolysis result in increased volumes of red-brown fluid in the abdomen, not associated with other pathology, no roughening of surfaces of organs or peritoneum.''