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Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Function==
==Function==
*Secretes a small volume of clear fluid for lubrication
*Secretes a small volume of clear fluid for lubrication.
**Allows the abdominal viscera to move around by reducing the friction between them.
*Provides a route for entry of blood and nerve and lymphatics.
*High fibrinolytic activity to protect against the formation of adhesions.
*Provides a route for entry of blood and nerve and lymphatics
**Inflammed portions of the peritoneum adhere to each other and may become organised and permanent. This may help to wall of infections and bring leuckocytes to the site of infection.
**This trait is taken advantage of in surgery, as serosal surfaces are often turned in when closing an incision.
==Types of Peritoneum==
==Types of Peritoneum==