Peritoneum

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. The peritoneum is divided into parietal and visceral components. The parietal peritoneum covers the inside of the ABDOMINAL WALL. The visceral peritoneum covers the intraperitoneal organs. The double-layered peritoneum forms the MESENTERY that suspends these organs from the abdominal wall.

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Tree Number(s): A01.923.047.025.600, A10.615.789.596

MeSH Unique ID: D010537

Entry Terms:

• Peritoneum, Parietal
• Parietal Peritoneum
• Peritoneum, Visceral
• Visceral Peritoneum
• Parametrium
• Parametriums

See Also:

• Ascitic Fluid
• Laparoscopy

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Body Regions
Torso
Abdomen
Abdominal Cavity
Peritoneum
Douglas' Pouch
Mesentery
Mesocolon
Omentum
Peritoneal Cavity
Peritoneal Stomata

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Anatomy Category
Tissues
Membranes
Serous Membrane
Peritoneum