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Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 12:05, 24 July 2008
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*The peritoneum is smooth and clear in the healthy animal.
*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.''
*The peritoneal cavity is complete in the male, but a potential communication with the exterior exists in the female at the opening of the [[Female Reproductive Tract - The Oviduct - Anatomy & Physiology|oviduct]].
*The peritoneal cavity is complete in the male, but a potential communication with the exterior exists in the female at the opening of the [[Female Reproductive Tract -The Oviduct -Anatomy & Physiology|oviduct]].
===Peritoneal Fluid===
===Peritoneal Fluid===