- Peritoneal Cancer: What is The Peritoneum, Symptoms, Treatment - WebMD
Peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer It develops in a thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen It also covers the uterus, bladder, and rectum Made of epithelial cells, this structure is called
- Peritoneum: Anatomy, Function, Location Definition
Your peritoneum is a membrane that lines the inside of your abdomen and pelvis (parietal layer) It also covers many of your organs inside (visceral layer) The space in between these layers is called your peritoneal cavity
- Peritoneum - Wikipedia
The peritoneum is the serous membrane forming the lining of the abdominal cavity or coelom in amniotes and some invertebrates, such as annelids It covers most of the intra-abdominal (or coelomic) organs, and is composed of a layer of mesothelium supported by a thin layer of connective tissue
- Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Peritoneum - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
The peritoneum is the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity It is composed of mesothelial cells that are supported by a thin layer of fibrous tissue and is embryologically derived from the mesoderm The peritoneum serves to support the organs of the abdomen and acts as a conduit for the passage of nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatics
- The Peritoneal Cavity - Greater Sac - TeachMeAnatomy
The peritoneal cavity is a potential space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum It contains only a thin film of peritoneal fluid, which consists of water, electrolytes, leukocytes and antibodies
- Abdominal Cavity, Mesothelium, Serous Membrane - Britannica
peritoneum, large membrane in the abdominal cavity that connects and supports internal organs It is composed of many folds that pass between or around the various organs
- Peritoneal Disorders | Peritoneum - MedlinePlus
Your peritoneum is the tissue that lines your abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in your abdomen A liquid, peritoneal fluid, lubricates the surface of this tissue Disorders of the peritoneum are not common They include: Your doctor may use imaging tests or lab tests to analyze the peritoneal fluid to diagnose the problem
- Anatomy of the peritoneum and peritoneal cavity - Osmosis
Study peritoneum anatomy and peritoneal cavity with illustrated videos and quizzes Understand visceral, parietal, retroperitoneal, and subperitoneal organs
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