The Abdominal Cavity and Boundaries of the Abdominal Cavity 0.0 / 5 ? OtherAnatomy and physiologyOtherOther Created by: rosieewatsonCreated on: 18-11-19 18:46 What is the abdominal cavity filed with? Abdominal viscera 1 of 14 What is the peritoneum? Serous membrane within the abdominal cavity 2 of 14 What is the formation of the peritoneum? One single sheet of membrane which forms a closed cavity called the peritoneal cavity 3 of 14 What is the role of the peritoneum? Folds and forms a membrane between various internal organs. As well as supplies blood and nerves to internal organs 4 of 14 What is the peritoneal cavity? Potential space that lies between layers of the peritoneum. This covers the inside of the body wall and covers the organs 5 of 14 What is the peritoneal cavity filled with? Small amount of fluid - acts as a lubricant. This prevents adhesions forming between the organs and peritoneum 6 of 14 Mesentery Inner part of the peritoneum that is attached to the ovaries 7 of 14 Mesovarium A section of peritoneum that is attached to the varies 8 of 14 Greater omentum Part of the peritoneum that is attached to the stomach 9 of 14 What is the directional term for abdominal muscles and linea alba? Ventral 10 of 14 What is the directional term for lateral abdominal muscles? Lateral 11 of 14 What is the directional term for lumbar vertebrae & hypaxial muscles? Dorsal 12 of 14 What is the directional term for the diaphragm? Cranial? 13 of 14 What is the directional term for the pelvic inlet? Caudal 14 of 14
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