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==Structure==
 
==Structure==
*Peritoneum is normally smooth and clear,
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*The peritoneum is smooth and clear in the healthy animal.
*Small volume of clear fluid for lubrication - in equilibrium with plasma but doesn't contain high molecular weight molecules like fibrinogen
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*Small animals
 
*Small animals
 
**Low volume of clear straw coloured fluid
 
**Low volume of clear straw coloured fluid
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