peritoneal diseases Archives - Healthhype https://healthhype.com/tag/peritoneal-diseases Current Health Articles on Symptoms, Diseases and Treatment Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:27:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://healthhype.com/wp-content/uploads/logoicon.png peritoneal diseases Archives - Healthhype https://healthhype.com/tag/peritoneal-diseases 32 32 Peritoneal Cavity, Diseases of Parietal and Visceral Peritoneum, Video https://healthhype.com/peritoneal-cavity-diseases-of-parietal-and-visceral-peritoneum-video.html https://healthhype.com/peritoneal-cavity-diseases-of-parietal-and-visceral-peritoneum-video.html#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:28:08 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=4719 What Is Peritoneum? The peritoneum (Greek peritonaion = stretched across) is an abdominal membrane consisting of two sheets: the parietal peritoneum (Latin parietalis = belonging to walls) that covers the inner side of the abdominal wall and the visceral peritoneum (Latin viscera = internal organs) that covers certain abdominal organs. Picture of peritoneal cavity, parietal and visceral peritoneum Peritoneal Cavity, Intraperitoneal and Retroperitoneal Organs Abdominal organs that are totally surrounded by visceral peritoneum are called intraperitoneal organs and include: the liver, spleen, stomach, gallbladder, a part of the duodenum, small intestine, transverse and sigmoid colon, uterus, Fallopian tubes and ovaries. Abdominal and pelvic organs lying behind or below the parietal peritoneum, and only partly covered by it, are called retroperitoneal organs and include: both kidneys, adrenal glands and ureters, the pancreas, aorta, inferior vena cava, a part of the duodenum, ascending and descending colon, rectum, urinary bladder, prostate and vagina. The thin space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum is called peritoneal cavity; it contains a small amount of fluid.   Video 1. Peritoneum and its parts Structure and Function of the Peritoneum Peritoneal Lining The peritoneum is a sheet of connective tissue, covered by a layer of mesothelial cells, called [...]

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]]> https://healthhype.com/peritoneal-cavity-diseases-of-parietal-and-visceral-peritoneum-video.html/feed 2 Peritonitis (Peritoneal Inflammation) Sterile, Infection, Spontaneous https://healthhype.com/peritonitis-peritoneal-inflammation-sterile-infection-spontaneous.html https://healthhype.com/peritonitis-peritoneal-inflammation-sterile-infection-spontaneous.html#respond Tue, 10 May 2011 08:06:17 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=16962 Peritoneum and Peritoneal Cavity The peritoneum is a double layered membranous sac that houses many of the abdominal organs. One layer of the peritoneum known as the visceral peritoneum is attached to these organs, which are known as intra-peritenoeal organs. The other layer known as the parietal peritoneum lines the inner abdominopelvic wall. Between the visceral and parietal peritoneum is a potential space known as the peritoneal cavity. No organs lies in this space but a small amount of peritoneal fluid provides lubrication for the two layers to rub against each other. A series of peritoneal ligaments connect the intra-peritoneal organs to each other or to the abdominal wall. Functions of the Peritoneum and Peritoneal Cavity The peritoneum and peritoneal cavity are important parts of the human anatomy. These transparent and shiny membranes holds the abdominal organs in place within the abdominal cavity. It also reduces friction when these organs slide against each other and during movement as is the case with the highly active gastrointestinal tract. It allows these organs to move freely yet still maintain its position within the abdominal cavity. Organs Outside the Peritoneal Cavity Not all abdominopelvic organs are completely surrounded by peritoneum or housed within [...]

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