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''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 [[Oviduct - Anatomy & Physiology|oviduct]].

===Peritoneal Fluid===

===Peritoneal Fluid===

===Mesenteries===

===Mesenteries===

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]], [[Female Reproductive Tract -The 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]], [[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).

===Omenta===

===Omenta===

The '''suspensory ligament''' - from the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] to the abdominal wall.

The '''suspensory ligament''' - from the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] to the abdominal wall.

The '''proper ligament of the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]]''' - from the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] to the [[Female Reproductive Tract -The Oviduct - Anatomy & Physiology|oviduct]].

The '''proper ligament of the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]]''' - from the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] to the [[Oviduct - Anatomy & Physiology|oviduct]].

The '''ligaments of the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology| Liver]]'''.

The '''ligaments of the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology| Liver]]'''.