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===Omenta===
===Omenta===
*During development in the region of the [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]], a fold of the dorsal mesogastrium becomes extended into a curtain - like structure called the '''greater omentum'''.
*During development in the region of the [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]], a fold of the dorsal mesogastrium becomes extended into a curtain - like structure called the '''greater omentum'''.
**Originates from the greater curvature of the [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] and attaches to the proximal part of the duodenum.
**Originates from the greater curvature of the [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] and attaches to the proximal part of the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]].
**Potential space between the two sheets is called the omental bursa.
**Potential space between the two sheets is called the omental bursa.
**Covers the jejunal mass on the ventral abdominal wall.
**Covers the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunal mass]] on the ventral abdominal wall.
**Opening to the omental bursa is called the epiploic foramen.
**Opening to the omental bursa is called the epiploic foramen.
*The '''lesser omentum''' runs from the lesser curvature of the [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] to the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]].
*The '''lesser omentum''' runs from the lesser curvature of the [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] to the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]].