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 Peritoneum - Visceral - Parietal - TeachMeAnatomy In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the peritoneum – its structure, relationship with the abdominal organs, and any clinical correlations Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate our 3D models to visualise anatomy in a dynamic, interactive way
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: Symptoms, Treatment Prognosis Peritoneal carcinomatosis is metastatic cancer that forms in the membrane inside your abdomen (peritoneum) It happens when cancer from a different part of your body (usually your ovaries or colon) spreads to your peritoneum