Peritoneum

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

omentum

Broader Terms

peritoneal cavity

Narrower Terms

mesentery

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• The parietal peritoneum is colored bright blue and the visceral peritoneum is colored magenta.
• After the peritoneum is opened, identify the major organs as they lie within the abdominal cavity.
• eduOBJECTIVES: The anatomic peritoneum is often considered equivalent to the barrier between the dialysate and the blood, and is also called "the peritoneal membrane.
• Neutrophil migration into the peritoneum is P-selectin dependent, but sequestration in lungs is selectin independent during peritonitis.
• The vesical peritoneum anteriorly is hardly noticeable unless the bladder is filled, and when it is, it remains an extra-peritoneal organ covered by parietal peritoneum.
• com - # 50 a Peritoneum 32 2f 27f A membrane of squamous EPITHELIAL CELLS, the mesothelial cells, covered by apical MICROVILLI that allow rapid absorption of fluid and particles in the PERITONEAL CAVITY.
• uk/reference/ Content starts here DICTIONARIES Computers Difficult Words English Frames not supported Frames not supported Index peritoneum n.
• peritoneum (prtnm)(KEY), multilayered memb f19 rane which lines the abdominal cavity, and supports and covers the organs within it.

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