In the name ofgod Abdomen 3 Dr. Zahiri
Peritoneum Peritoneum It is the serous membrane(a type of loose connective tissue and is covered by mesothelium) that lines the abdominal cavity. Extensions of the peritoneum form the mesenteries, omenta and ligaments that support the abdominal contents. Function: To produce fluid to lubricate abdominal viscera To enhance immune responses
Intra pritoneal
Retro peritoneal
Layers of peritoneum: The peritoneum can be regarded as a balloon into which the organs are pressed from outside. Due to this, two layers are formed. One layer lines the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities and is called the parietal peritoneum. The Inner layer covers the organs is known as the visceral peritoneum. The space between the parietal and visceral layers, which is the inside space of the balloon, is called the peritoneal cavity.
Mesentery Ventral mesenter vs Dorsal mesenter
Extraperitoneal tissue: a layer of connective tissue between the parietal peritoneum and the fascial lining of the abdominal and pelvic walls, It varies in amount in different regions. In the area of the kidneys, it contains a large amount of fat, which provides support to them.
Classification of abdominal structures in relation to peritoneum: The abdominal structures, on the basis of their relation with the peritoneum, are classified into three categories: Intraperitoneal, Retroperitoneal and Infraperitoneal.
Intraperitoneal organs: An organ is almost totally covered with visceral peritoneum(stomach) Retroperitoneal Organs: An organs which lie behind the peritoneum and are only partially covered with visceral peritoneum (Aorta) Infraperitoneal organs: These are organs which lie inferior to the peritoneum in the pelvis (Urinary bladder)
Primary vs secondary retro peritoneal
Peritoneal development
Peritoneal development
Peritoneal development
Peritoneal development
Peritoneal ligaments, omenta and mesenteries: Ligaments: Peritoneal ligaments are two layered folds of peritoneum that connect the viscera to the walls of abdomen. Unlike other ligaments of body, they don t possess the dense fibrous tissue and are therefore unique. A good example of peritoneal ligaments is found in liver, which is connected to the diaphragm by falciform ligament, coronary ligament, and right and left triangular ligaments.
Peritoneal ligaments:
Omenta: Omenta are two layered folds of peritoneum that connect the stomach to other viscera. There are three more obvious omenta in human body: Greater omentum, Lesser omentum and Gastrosplenic omentum.
Greater omentum: It connects the greater curvature of the stomach to the transverse colon. It hangs down like an apron on the coils of the small intestine and is folded back on itself to be attached to the transverse colon. Lesser omentum: It suspends the lesser curvature of the stomach from the fissure of the ligamentum venosum (fibrous remnant of the ductus venosus of fetal circulation) and porta hepatis. Gastrosplenic omentum: As the name suggests, it connects the stomach to the hilum of spleen.
Peritoneal development
Peritoneal development
Mesenteries: Mesenteries are two layered folds of peritoneum, which connect the parts of the intestine to the posterior abdominal wall.
Greater and lesser sac
The ligaments, omenta and mesenteries permit blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves to reach the viscera without having to pierce the peritoneum.
Peritoneal pouches, recesses, and gutters: The peritoneum is a highly folded membrane resulting in formation of lots of pouches, recesses and gutters. Some of the important of them are listed below: Pouches: Lesser Sac Greater Sac Recesses: Duodenal recesses Cecal recesses Intersigmoid recesses Spaces: Subphrenic spaces Gutters: Paracolic gutters
Pouches: The peritoneal cavity is the largest cavity of human body and the surface area of the parietal and visceral layers is enormous. Greater Sac: It is the main compartment of the peritoneal cavity and extends from the diaphragm down into the pelvis. Lesser Sac: It is smaller in size and lies behind the stomach. It is in free communication with the greater sac through an oval window called the opening of the lesser sac, or epiploic foramen.
Greater and lesser sac
Caudate process of liver IVC Winslow foramen: Coledock duct(common) hepatic artery Portal vain 1 st part of deodenum
Greater and lesser sac
Greater omentum
Greater sac
Descending of Testis
Inguinal region
Classification of abdominal structures in relation to peritoneum: The abdominal structures, on the basis of their relation with the peritoneum, are classified into three categories: Intraperitoneal, Retroperitoneal and Infraperitoneal. Intraperitoneal organs: An organ is said to be Intraperitoneal when it is almost totally covered with visceral peritoneum. The Intraperitoneal organs of human body are: Stomach First part of duodenum Jejunum Ileum Cecum Appendix Transverse colon Sigmoid colon Upper 1/3 of Rectum Liver Spleen Uterus (Females) Fallopian tubes (Females) Ovaries (Females)
Retroperitoneal Organs: These are organs which lie behind the peritoneum and are only partially covered with visceral peritoneum. The retroperitoneal organs of human body are: Second and third parts of cuodenum Ascending colon Descending colon Middle 1/3 of Rectum Pancreas Kidneys Adrenal glands Proximal ureters Renal vessels Gonadal blood vessels Inferior vena cave Aorta Infraperitoneal organs: These are organs which lie inferior to the peritoneum in the pelvis. These include: Lower 1/3 of rectum Urinary bladder Distal ureters