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
Peritoneal Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - WebMD Peritoneal cancer is a rare cancer that develops in a thin layer of tissue lining the abdomen Learn about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis
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
The Peritoneal Cavity - Greater Sac - TeachMeAnatomy The peritoneal cavity is a potential space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum It contains only a thin film of peritoneal fluid, which consists of water, electrolytes, leukocytes and antibodies
What Is the Peritoneal Cavity and What Does It Do? The peritoneal cavity is a specialized space within the abdomen It is a potential area, meaning it is a collapsed space between two layers of membranes, not normally open This cavity contains a small amount of fluid, which facilitates the smooth movement of internal organs
Peritoneal dialysis - Mayo Clinic During peritoneal dialysis, a cleansing fluid flows through a tube into part of the stomach area, also called the abdomen The inner lining of the abdomen, known as the peritoneum, acts as a filter and removes wastes from blood