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Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:33, 23 July 2008
, 14:33, 23 July 2008→Structure & Histology
*A small evagination extends into the thorax along the right side of the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|oesophagus]].
*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.
*The peritoneum evaginates to extend into the inguinal canals.
*Fat is often stored beneath the peritoneum.
*Many species have lymphoid tissue aggregates and fixed phagocytes in the omentum that are not covered by mesothelial cells
*Many species have 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.
*The peritoneum is smooth and clear in the healthy animal.