Endothelial lining of the abdominal cavity, the parietal peritoneum covering the inside of the abdominal wall and the visceral peritoneum covering the bowel, the mesentery, and certain of the organs. The portion that covers the bowel becomes the serosal layer of the bowel wall.
The strong, translucent membrane lining the abdominal cavity.
Tissue lining abdomen and pelvis.
A membrane which lines the abdominal cavity and covers the organs in it.
Serous membrane that covers the entire abdominal wall (parietal peritoneum) and envelops the organs contained in the abdomen (visceral peritoneum).
Connective tissue that lines the abdominal cavity.
The two-layered membrane that lines the interior of the abdominal cavity. It brings blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerves to the organs. It supports the abdominal organs, anchors some of them to the abdominal wall, and completely surrounds some of them. It secretes a lubricating fluid so that organs can slide against each other, and it may help protect against infection. In some areas of the abdomen, the peritoneum forms multilayered membranes called the omentum and the mesentery.
The serous membrane of the abdominal cavity. The parietal peritoneum lines the walls of the abdomen, and the visceral peritoneum covers the abdominal organs.
The serous membrane of the abdominal cavity. The parietal peritoneum lines the walls of the abdomen and the visceral peritoneum covers the abdominal organs. The two are continuous with one another at the back of the abdomen and form a complicated closed sac. A small amount of fluid is always present to lubricate the membrane, while a large amount collects in conditions associated with oedema or in peritonitis.
The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and reflected over the viscera.
The peritoneum is a clear membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and functions to support and hold the internal organs in their respective positions.
The peritoneum is a dual-layered membrane lining the abdominal cavity and enveloping the abdominal organs. It comprises blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerves. Its surface area is comparable to the total surface area of the skin.
The peritoneum secretes a lubricating substance enabling the abdominal organs to move smoothly against each other. It also shields these organs from infections. Furthermore, the membrane assists in fluid absorption and serves as an innate filter, a characteristic used in a type of dialysis. Inflammation of the peritoneum can occur due to certain abdominal complications.
The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and envelops the organs inside it.