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Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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*Organs are intra-peritoneal if they are enclosed by a fold of visceral peritoneum.
*Organs are intra-peritoneal if they are enclosed by a fold of visceral peritoneum.
==Retro-peritoneal Organs==
==Retroperitoneal Organs==
*Organs are described as retro-peritoneal if they are located behind the parietal peritoneum.
*Organs are described as retroperitoneal if they are located behind the parietal peritoneum. *Retroperitoneal organs include:
**kidneys
**adrenal glands
**rectum
==Species Differences==
==Species Differences==