− | The entire alimetary tract is attached to the dorsal body wall by mesentery, a derivative of the dorsal mesogastrium. '''Mesoduodenum''' from the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] to the abdominal roof. Contains the right lobe of the [[Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology|pancreas]]. '''Great Mesentery''' from the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]] and [[Ileum - Anatomy & Physiology|ileum]] to the abdominal roof. Contains the cranial abdominal artery and vein, mesenteric lymph nodes and mesenteric plexus. '''Mesocolon''' from the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] to the abdominal roof. '''Mesorectum''' from the [[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|rectum]] to the abdominal roof. The [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Female Reproductive Tract|female reproductive tract]] is also suspended by peritoneal derivatives. '''Broad Ligament''' consisting of mesometrium, mesosalpinx and mesovarium. From [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]], [[Oviduct - Anatomy & Physiology|oviduct]], [[Female Reproductive Tract -The Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]], [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] and cranial [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vagina]] to the dorsal body wall. Contains ovarian artery, uterine branch of the ovarian artery, uterine artery, ovarian vein, uterine vein and uterine [[Lymph Nodes - Anatomy & Physiology|lymph node]] (mare). | + | The entire alimetary tract is attached to the dorsal body wall by mesentery, a derivative of the dorsal mesogastrium. '''Mesoduodenum''' from the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] to the abdominal roof. Contains the right lobe of the [[Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology|pancreas]]. '''Great Mesentery''' from the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]] and [[Ileum - Anatomy & Physiology|ileum]] to the abdominal roof. Contains the cranial abdominal artery and vein, mesenteric lymph nodes and mesenteric plexus. '''Mesocolon''' from the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] to the abdominal roof. '''Mesorectum''' from the [[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|rectum]] to the abdominal roof. The [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Female Reproductive Tract|female reproductive tract]] is also suspended by peritoneal derivatives. '''Broad Ligament''' consisting of mesometrium, mesosalpinx and mesovarium. From [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]], [[Oviduct - Anatomy & Physiology|oviduct]], [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]], [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] and cranial [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vagina]] to the dorsal body wall. Contains ovarian artery, uterine branch of the ovarian artery, uterine artery, ovarian vein, uterine vein and uterine [[Lymph Nodes - Anatomy & Physiology|lymph node]] (mare). |
− | Organs are described as retroperitoneal if they are located behind the parietal peritoneum. Retroperitoneal organs include: the [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology|kidneys]], [[Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|adrenal glands]], [[Ureters - Anatomy & Physiology|ureter]], [[Urinary Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|urinary bladder]], part of the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]], [[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|rectum]], [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovaries]], [[Female Reproductive Tract -The Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]], aorta and caudal Vena Cava. | + | Organs are described as retroperitoneal if they are located behind the parietal peritoneum. Retroperitoneal organs include: the [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology|kidneys]], [[Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|adrenal glands]], [[Ureters - Anatomy & Physiology|ureter]], [[Urinary Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|urinary bladder]], part of the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]], [[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|rectum]], [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovaries]], [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]], aorta and caudal Vena Cava. |