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Membrane that forms lining of abdominal cavity or coelom
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
Peritoneum
Anatomical space in the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum
behind (retro) the peritoneum. It has no specific delineating anatomical structures. Organs are retroperitoneal if they have peritoneum on their anterior
Retroperitoneal_space
Inflammation of abdominal organ lining
Peritonitis is inflammation of the localized or generalized peritoneum, the lining of the inner wall of the abdomen and covering of the abdominal organs
Peritonitis
Part of the body between the chest and pelvis
a serous membrane known as the parietal peritoneum. This membrane is continuous with the visceral peritoneum lining the organs. The abdomen in vertebrates
Abdomen
Human female anatomical structure
pouch, cul-de-sac, or formerly pouch of Douglas) is the extension of the peritoneum into the space between the posterior wall of the uterus and the rectum
Rectouterine_pouch
Body cavity in the abdominal area
membrane termed the peritoneum. The inside wall is covered by the parietal peritoneum. The kidneys are located behind the peritoneum, in the retroperitoneum
Abdominal_cavity
Fat sheath under abdominal wall
especially in non-human animals, caul) is a large apron-like fold of visceral peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach. It extends from the greater curvature
Greater_omentum
Contiguous fold of tissues that supports the intestines
intestines to the posterior abdominal wall, consisting of a double fold of the peritoneum. It helps (among other functions) in storing fat and allowing blood vessels
Mesentery
Medical condition
move and work properly. The peritoneum is made of two parts, the visceral and parietal peritoneum. The visceral peritoneum covers the internal organs and
Peritoneal_mesothelioma
Cavity in the abdomen
cavity (of the abdomen) or peritoneum of the peritoneal cavity proper, is the cavity in the abdomen that is inside the peritoneum but outside the lesser sac
Greater_sac
Internal space within a multicellular organism
cavity the fluid contained in the peritoneum is a serous fluid. In amniotes and some invertebrates the peritoneum lines their largest body cavity called
Body_cavity
Intense pain on the side of the diaphragm that usually occurs when running
irritation of the parietal peritoneum has been suggested as a cause of ETAP. The parietal peritoneum is the outer layer of the peritoneum that adheres to the
Side_stitch
Double layer of peritoneum in the abdomen
omentum (small omentum or gastrohepatic omentum) is the double layer of peritoneum that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach, and
Lesser_omentum
Membrane lining body cavities
several body cavities: the pleura (pleural cavity around the lungs), peritoneum (abdominopelvic cavity including the mesentery, greater and lesser omentum
Mesothelium
Ligament attaching the liver to the front body wall
lobe and right lobe. The falciform ligament is a broad and thin fold of peritoneum, its base being directed downward and backward and its apex upward and
Falciform_ligament
Fold of peritoneum that connects the uterus to the pelvis
The broad ligament of the uterus is the wide fold of peritoneum that connects the sides of the uterus to the walls and floor of the pelvis. The contents
Broad_ligament_of_the_uterus
Boundary of abdominal cavity
visceral peritoneum, which covers many of the abdominal organs (most of the large and small intestines, for example), and the parietal peritoneum—which covers
Abdominal_wall
Part of human anatomy
ligament (commonly abbreviated IP ligament or simply IP), is a fold of peritoneum that extends out from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis. Some sources
Suspensory_ligament_of_ovary
Layer of the wall of the uterus
of the uterus, derived from the peritoneum overlying the uterine fundus, and can be considered a visceral peritoneum. It consists of a superficial layer
Perimetrium
Part of the human abdomen
posterior: the peritoneum covering the inferior vena cava superior: the peritoneum covering the caudate lobe of the liver inferior: the peritoneum covering
Omental_foramen
Connective tissue between bones
Other ligaments in the body include the: Peritoneal ligament: a fold of peritoneum or other membranes. Fetal remnant ligament: the remnants of a fetal tubular
Ligament
Smooth tissue lining body cavities
parietal. For instance the parietal peritoneum is attached to the abdominal wall and the pelvic walls. The visceral peritoneum is wrapped around the visceral
Serous_membrane
Embryonic developmental outpouching of the parietal peritoneum
vaginalis) is an embryonic developmental outpouching of the parietal peritoneum. It is present from around the 12th week of gestation, and commences as
Vaginal_process
Layer of connective tissue in the abdomen
as a fascial plane formed by the fusion of the visceral peritoneum with the parietal peritoneum. This was later called Toldt's fascia. Culligan K, Walsh
Toldt's_fascia
inferior-ward extension of the peritoneum on either side of the rectum. It is formed by a (sacrogenital) fold of peritoneum extending inferiorly (downwards)
Pararectal_fossa
Membrane of the abdomen
Urogenital peritoneum is a portion of the posterior abdominal peritoneum that is found below the linea terminalis. It includes the broad ligament of uterus
Urogenital_peritoneum
Empty space between parietal and visceral layers of peritoneum
the two layers of the peritoneum—the parietal peritoneum, the serous membrane that lines the abdominal wall, and visceral peritoneum, which surrounds the
Peritoneal_cavity
Tube attached to the intestine
tip of the appendix can be variably located–in the pelvis, outside the peritoneum or behind the cecum. The prevalence of the different positions varies
Appendix_(anatomy)
Part of pelvic anatomy in male mammals
and the bladder in males in humans and other mammals. It is lined by peritoneum. The rectovesical pouch is a space between the rectum and the bladder
Rectovesical_pouch
Animal organ development
two sexes, and consists in a thickening of the mesothelial layer of the peritoneum. The thick plate of epithelium extends deeply, pushing before it the mesoderm
Development_of_the_gonads
Fold of peritoneum in human female anatomy
anatomy, the vesicouterine pouch, also uterovesicle pouch, is a fold of peritoneum over the uterus and the bladder. Like the rectouterine pouch, it is a
Vesicouterine_pouch
Anatomical area in the lower abdomen
abdominal wall superior to the bladder formed by a reflection of the peritoneum onto the superior surface of the bladder. It is bounded by the medial
Supravesical_fossa
Injection of substances into peritoneum (body cavity)
Intraperitoneal injection or IP injection is the injection of a substance into the peritoneum, which is the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. The procedure
Intraperitoneal_injection
Organ in the gastrointestinal tract
suspended in the abdominal cavity by mesentery. The mesentery is part of the peritoneum. Arteries, veins, lymph vessels and nerves travel within the mesentery
Small_intestine
Blood purification procedure using the abdominal peritoneum
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a type of dialysis that uses the peritoneum in a person's abdomen as the membrane through which fluid and dissolved substances
Peritoneal_dialysis
Malignant neoplasm of pancreas 158 Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum 159 Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites within the 160 Malignant
List of ICD-9 codes 140–239: neoplasms
List_of_ICD-9_codes_140–239:_neoplasms
Last part of the digestive system in vertebrates
complete covering of peritoneum, so they are fixed in location. Intraperitoneal organs are completely surrounded by peritoneum and are therefore mobile
Large_intestine
the peritoneum. It includes: Retroperitoneal space, situated posteriorly to the peritoneum Preperitoneal space, situated anteriorly to the peritoneum Retropubic
Extraperitoneal_space
Peritoneal elevation in the abdomen
The medial umbilical fold is an elevation of the peritoneum (on either side of the body) lining the inner surface of the lower anterior abdominal wall
Medial_umbilical_fold
Folds of peritoneum
Peritoneal ligaments are folds of peritoneum that are used to connect viscera to viscera or the abdominal wall. There are multiple named ligaments that
Peritoneal_ligament
Space in the human abdomen
preperitoneal space, located behind the transversalis fascia and in front of peritoneum. Other names for the retropubic space are "Cave of Retzius" or "Retzius'
Retropubic_space
Ligament of the liver
concavity of the inferior surface of the diaphragm by reflections of peritoneum. The coronary ligament is the largest of these, having an anterior (frontal)
Coronary_ligament
Pouch of serous membrane that covers the testes
albuginea of testis situated beneath it. It is the remnant of a pouch of peritoneum which is pulled into the scrotum by the testis as it descends out of the
Tunica_vaginalis
Abdominal cavity
(Epiploic foramen, Foramen of Winslow) Lesser omentum Greater omentum Peritoneum Shahani RB, Bijlani RS, Dalvi AN, Shah HK, Samsi AB (1994). "Massive upper
Lesser_sac
Object originating outside the body of an organism
device can perforate the uterine wall and enter the peritoneum. Foreign bodies in the peritoneum eventually become contained in a foreign body granuloma
Foreign_body
Ligament between transverse colon and diaphragm
A fold of peritoneum, the phrenicocolic ligament is continued from the left colic flexure to the thoracic diaphragm opposite the tenth and eleventh ribs;
Phrenicocolic_ligament
Region in the human hip
inguinal ligament. It's limited by the fascia transversalis anteriorly, the peritoneum posteriorly and the iliac fascia laterally. This preperitoneal space communicates
Retroinguinal_space
Medical condition
tuberculosis which involves the abdominal organs such as intestines, peritoneum and abdominal lymph nodes. It can either occur in isolation or along with
Abdominal_tuberculosis
Medical intervention
Wertheim–Meigs operation Cutting of the peritoneum to separate the uterus from the abdominal wall. Specialty Surgical oncology [edit on Wikidata]
Wertheim–Meigs_operation
Surgical procedure to open the abdominal cavity
line of the abdomen) Pick up peritoneum, confirm that there is no bowel adhesion (intestinal adhesion) Nick peritoneum Insert finger beneath the wound
Laparotomy
Medical condition
testis descends through the inguinal canal, drawing a diverticulum of peritoneum into the scrotum as it descends. This peritoneal tissue is known as the
Hydrocele_testis
Anatomical area in the human groin
triangle defined by the vas deferens medially, gonadal vessel laterally and peritoneum inferiorly. This triangle contains external iliac artery and vein, the
Triangle_of_Doom
Fluid made by the peritoneum
Peritoneal fluid is a serous fluid made by the peritoneum in the abdominal cavity which lubricates the surface of tissue that lines the abdominal wall
Peritoneal_fluid
Medical condition
long-term peritoneal dialysis in which progressive fibrotic thickening of the peritoneum can partially or completely encase the bowel, leading to recurrent or
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis
Encapsulating_peritoneal_sclerosis
Abnormal development of a fetus in the abdomen rather than the uterus
abdominal pregnancy should be defined by a placenta implanted into the peritoneum. Symptoms may include abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding during pregnancy
Abdominal_pregnancy
Form of body fluid sampling procedure
by displacing the needle tracks with respect to the epidermis and the peritoneum. The serum-ascites albumin gradient can help determine the cause of the
Paracentesis
Abdominal muscle reflex
serves as protection. It is a visceromotor reflex, since the parietal peritoneum and viscera are involved in generating the reflex. Abdominal guarding
Muscular_defense
Section of the large intestine
is retained in contact with the posterior wall of the abdomen by the peritoneum, which covers its anterior surface and sides, its posterior surface being
Ascending_colon
Protrusion of abdominal contents through the inguinal canal in the pelvis
double indirect inguinal hernia has two sacs. In the male fetus, the peritoneum gives a coat to the testicle as it passes through this ring, forming a
Inguinal_hernia
Pair of simple tubular glands
Seminal vesiculitis can cause pain in the lower abdomen, scrotum, penis or peritoneum, painful ejaculation, and blood in the semen. It is usually treated with
Seminal_vesicles
Space between colon and abdominal wall
continuous with the peritoneum as it descends into the pelvis over the pelvic brim. Superiorly, it is continuous with the peritoneum which lines the hepatorenal
Paracolic_gutters
Hole or passage within the human body that allows fluids to move throughout it
called Denver shunt) is a shunt which drains peritoneal fluid from the peritoneum into veins, usually the internal jugular vein or the superior vena cava
Shunt_(medical)
Medical condition
Siegelman, Evan S. (ed.), "Chapter 6 - MRI of the Retroperitoneum and Peritoneum", Body MRI, Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, pp. 207–268, doi:10.1016/b978-0-7216-3740-2
Retroperitoneal_bleeding
Depression in the pelvic wall due to the bladder
The peritoneum of the anterior pelvic wall covers the superior surface of the bladder, and on either side of this viscus forms a depression, termed the
Paravesical_fossa
Use of endoscopy and fluoroscopy to treat and diagnose digestive issues
Pancreatectomy Pancreaticoduodenectomy Puestow procedure Abdominopelvic Peritoneum Diagnostic peritoneal lavage Intraperitoneal injection Laparoscopy Omentopexy
Biliary endoscopic sphincterotomy
Biliary_endoscopic_sphincterotomy
Major surgical procedure involving the pancreas, duodenum, and other organs
after the surgeons have gained access to the abdomen, the surfaces of the peritoneum and the liver are inspected for disease that has metastasized. This is
Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Feminizing surgery for transgender women
promising technique". This form of vaginoplasty utilizes tissue of the peritoneum to form the canal lining of the neovagina. For trans women who had their
Feminizing_surgery
rectouterine fold is a bilaterally paired prominent ridge/fold of the peritoneum that represents the lateral boundary of the rectouterine pouch on either
Rectouterine_fold
Ligament between stomach and spleen
several blood vessels. The gastrosplenic ligament consists of visceral peritoneum. It is continuous with the fibrous capsule of the spleen, the greater
Gastrosplenic_ligament
Clinical sign indicative of peritonitis
on the abdominal wall. The sign indicates aggravation of the parietal peritoneum by stretching or moving. Positive Blumberg's sign is indicative of peritonitis
Blumberg's_sign
Medical condition
a bacterial infection, and it usually results in inflammation of the peritoneum. As a result, IAI is sometimes called peritonitis. However, peritonitis
Intra-abdominal_infection
Abnormal descent of the recto-uterine pouch
of the peritoneum between the rectum and vagina containing the small intestine." A sigmoidocele is defined as "a protrusion of the peritoneum between
Cul-de-sac_hernia
Medical condition
peritoneal cancer (PPC, or PPCa) is a cancer of the cells lining the peritoneum, or abdominal cavity. It usually affects women and is diagnosed after
Primary_peritoneal_carcinoma
Species of fish
various stomach NEMATODA Anisakis sp. larva viscera, mesenteries, under peritoneum Contracaecum sp. larva two types, in stomach, intestine and body cavity
Bluefin_gurnard
Operation removing part of the stomach
Pancreatectomy Pancreaticoduodenectomy Puestow procedure Abdominopelvic Peritoneum Diagnostic peritoneal lavage Intraperitoneal injection Laparoscopy Omentopexy
Billroth_II
fascia, iliac fascia, and psoas fascia) externally, and the parietal peritoneum internally. Its quality and quantity varies considerably. It occupies
Extraperitoneal_fascia
Injury to the spleen
it is useful to determine the presence of free floating blood in the peritoneum. A diagnostic peritoneal lavage, while not ideal, may be used to evaluate
Splenic_injury
Medical condition
actually irritate the inner lining of the abdominal cavity called the peritoneum. This thin layer of tissue lies deep to the abdominal wall muscles. Now
Rovsing's_sign
Structure in the development of testes
life, are placed at the back part of the abdominal cavity, behind the peritoneum, and each is attached by a peritoneal fold, the mesorchium, to the mesonephros
Mesorchium
Whitechapel murder victim
that a blunt object had been inserted into her vagina, rupturing the peritoneum. The police were not informed of the incident until 6 April, when they
Emma_Elizabeth_Smith
Cancer originating in or on the ovary
tumors, symptoms can include severe abdominal pain, irritation of the peritoneum, or bleeding. Sex cord stromal tumors produce hormones that can lead to
Ovarian_cancer
Surgical procedure
Pancreatectomy Pancreaticoduodenectomy Puestow procedure Abdominopelvic Peritoneum Diagnostic peritoneal lavage Intraperitoneal injection Laparoscopy Omentopexy
Vagotomy
Structure in the human male reproductive system
testicle. Its serosal covering, the tunica vaginalis, is an extension of the peritoneum that passes through the transversalis fascia. Each testicle develops in
Spermatic_cord
Anatomical structure
v t e Anatomy of the peritoneum and mesentery General Peritoneum cavity Mesentery Abdominal From ventral mesentery Lesser omentum Hepatoduodenal ligament
Pelvic_floor
Human body part
vaginal cuff is the upper portion of the vagina that opens up into the peritoneum and is sutured shut after the removal of the cervix and uterus during
Vaginal_cuff
Surgical procedure
promising technique". This form of vaginoplasty utilizes tissue of the peritoneum to form the canal lining of the neovagina. For trans women who had their
Vaginoplasty
Digestive system structure
against other tissue. The serosa is present if the tissue is within the peritoneum, and the adventitia if the tissue is retroperitoneal. When viewed under
Gastrointestinal_wall
Part of the surface of the liver
ligament. The coronary ligament represents reflections of the visceral peritoneum covering the liver onto the diaphragm. The bare area of the liver is attached
Bare_area_of_the_liver
Medical condition
need an upright Chest x-ray to determine if there is free air in the peritoneum. The imaging study of choice is an CT scan of the abdomen with IV contrast
Stercoral_ulcer
Peritoneal ligament connecting the splenic capsule to the transverse colon
connecting the splenic capsule to the transverse colon. Made of visceral peritoneum, it lies between the greater omentum and the transverse mesocolon. It
Splenocolic_ligament
Tissue type
(lining of blood and lymph capillaries), mesothelium (coelomic epithelium/peritoneum), alveoli of lungs, glomeruli, and other tissues where rapid diffusion
Simple_squamous_epithelium
Body cavity bounded by the pelvic bones
and an inferior pelvic wall, also called the pelvic floor. The parietal peritoneum is attached here and to the abdominal wall. The lesser pelvis (or "true
Pelvic_cavity
Anatomical structure of the human abdomen
is an anatomical structure of the human abdomen formed by a layer of peritoneum between the ileum and cecum. The upper border of the ileocecal fold is
Ileocecal_fold
Pouch in the large intestine
plural ceca or UK: caeca, pronounced /ˈsiː.kə/) is a pouch within the peritoneum that is considered to be the beginning of the large intestine. It is typically
Cecum
Female sex organ in mammals
and the uterosacral ligaments. It is covered by a sheet-like fold of peritoneum, the broad ligament. The uterus has three layers, which together form
Uterus
Surgical resection of the large intestine
Pancreatectomy Pancreaticoduodenectomy Puestow procedure Abdominopelvic Peritoneum Diagnostic peritoneal lavage Intraperitoneal injection Laparoscopy Omentopexy
Hartmann's_operation
Medical condition
and is a sign of retroperitoneal hemorrhage, or bleeding behind the peritoneum, which is a lining of the abdominal cavity. Grey Turner's sign takes 24–48
Grey_Turner's_sign
mesothelium of the peritoneum. The germinal epithelium gives the ovary a dull gray color as compared with the shining smoothness of the peritoneum; and the transition
Germinal_epithelium_(female)
Shallow depression in the lower abdomen
structure described in human anatomy. It is a shallow concave stretch of peritoneum on the deep surface of the anterior abdominal wall and is best seen from
Lateral_inguinal_fossa
Medical procedure for breaking up hardened masses
Pancreatectomy Pancreaticoduodenectomy Puestow procedure Abdominopelvic Peritoneum Diagnostic peritoneal lavage Intraperitoneal injection Laparoscopy Omentopexy
Lithotripsy
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n.
The fold of peritoneum which suspends the ovary from the dorsal wall of the body cavity.
n.
The pleural and peritoneal membranes, or the membrane lining the body cavity and covering the surface of the inclosed viscera; the peritoneum; -- used especially in the case of those animals in which the body cavity is not divided.
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The fold of peritoneum connecting the stomach with the dorsal wall of the abdominal cavity; the mesogastrium.
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The fold of peritoneum attached to the caecum.
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The smooth serous membrane which lines the cavity of the abdomen, or the whole body cavity when there is no diaphragm, and, turning back, surrounds the viscera, forming a closed, or nearly closed, sac.
n.
The fold of peritoneum which attaches the testis to the dorsal wall of the body cavity or scrotal sac.
n.
The fold of peritoneum, or mesentery, attached to the colon.
n.
The fold of peritoneum connecting the ovary with the wall of the abdominal cavity.
n.
A thin watery fluid, containing more or less albumin, secreted by the serous membranes of the body, such as the pericardium and peritoneum.
n.
The fold of the peritoneum supporting the oviduct.
n.
A collection of serous fluid in the cavity of the abdomen; dropsy of the peritoneum.
n.
The membranes, or one of the membranes (consisting of a fold of the peritoneum and inclosed tissues), which connect the intestines and their appendages with the dorsal wall of the abdominal cavity. The mesentery proper is connected with the jejunum and ilium, the other mesenteries being called mesocaecum, mesocolon, mesorectum, etc.
a.
Of or pertaining to the peritoneum.
n.
A free fold of the peritoneum, or one serving to connect viscera, support blood vessels, etc.; an epiploon.
n.
The fold of peritoneum, or mesentery, attached to the rectum.
n.
Inflammation of the peritoneum.
n.
A fold of the peritoneum connecting the liver with the dorsal wall of the abdominal cavity.
n.
A curved fold or process of the dura mater or the peritoneum; esp., one of the partitionlike folds of the dura mater which extend into the great fissures of the brain.
n.
Same as Peritoneum.
n.
The operation of cutting into the upper part of the vagina, through the abdomen (without opening the peritoneum), for the purpose of removing a fetus. It is a substitute for the Caesarean operation, and less dangerous.