the serous membrane which lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs.
The serous membrane that lines the peritoneal (abdominopelvic) cavity.
adj. peritoneal: the serous membrane that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and folds inward to enclose the viscera
Membrane lining abdominal and pelvic cavities and covering organs there.
The membrane lining the abdominal cavity. back
largest serous membrane of the body; it lines the abdominal cavity and covers the viscera
(perr-ih-tuh-NEE-um) Smooth transparent membrane that lines the cavity of the abdomen and doubles back over the surfaces of the internal organs to form a continuous sac
The large membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.
the smooth transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.
Transparent sheet of tissue covering the abdominal organs.
peri = around + teinein = to stretch around; membrane stretched around the lining of the abdominal sac and ensheathing some viscera; adj. peritoneal.
The mesodermal lining of the coelom among coelomate animals.
A thin membrane that covers the abdominal cavity and partially covers some of the abdominal organs.
The membrane covering the visceral organs and lining the abdominal cavity.
a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
Thin shiny layer of tissue covering the inner wall of the abdominal cavity.
Greek periteino = to stretch around; hence, the membrane stretched around the internal surface of the walls and the external aspect of some of the contents of the abdomen; adjective - peritoneal.
A membrane that encases mucous membrane structures such as the digestive system. See also Serosa.
lining between your bowel and the abdominal and pelvic cavities
A membrane which lines the abdominal cavity. The parietal peritoneum lines the walls of the abdomen and the visceral peritoneum covers the abdominal organs.
the thin membrane lining the abdomen of vertebrates
The large membrane that lines the abdomen.
the tissue the lines the inside of the abdominal cavity
the thin layer of connective tissue that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the organs of the abdomen
membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the organs within it
a membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity which secretes a fluid that lubricates the stomach and intestines to ensure proper cushioning and movement.
(pawr'-ih-to-NEE-uhm) The extensive serous membrane associated with the abdominopelvic cavity.
The membrane which lines the inside of the abdominal cavity.
Filmy structure surrounding the abdominal cavity.
A smooth, elastic, and transparent membrane (fibrous sheet) which lines the walls and organs of the abdomen and pelvis.
The thin membrane of meosdermal origin that lines the body cavity, covers the heart, and forms mesenteries.
the serous membrane comprised of connective tissues, mesothelial cells and "milky spots" or aggregates of mononuclear cells that lines the abdominal cavity and abdominal organs.
The lining of the abdominal cavity, which covers all the intraperitoneal organs such as the liver, intestines and in the female the reproductive organs.
Thin membrane which encloses the peritoneal cavity and surrounds the abdominal organs.
The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and surrounds the internal organs.
The lining of the abdominal cavity. A common site for ovarian carcinomatous implants.
Smooth membrane that lines the abdomen wall and covers the organs within in it
Smooth, semipermeable membrane that covers the abdominal organs and lines the abdominal cavity.
An active membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and serves as both a secretory organ and a structure that modulates diffusion and osmosis. Adhesions may form between the peritoneal surface and various organs.
The membrane which lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities and forms a covering for the abdominal and pelvic organs.
Lining of the abdomen which contains the abdominal organs.
the tissue that lines the abdominal wall which is composed of mesothelial cells and is the target organ for abdominal or peritoneal mesothelioma.
The tissue lining the inside of the abdominal cavity. The body does not have skin inside, but peritoneum, which one can think of as resembling saran wrap
the thick membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the visceral organs. The peritoneal cavity is the space between the outer and inner layers of the peritoneal membrane.
the thin lining of body cavities; CSF can be absorbed easily through the peritoneum lining the abdominal cavity.
the membrane lining the inside of the abdominal cavity.
a natural membrane that lines the inside wall of the abdomen.
the thin membrane that covers the pelvis and abdomen walls, as well as the pelvic organs
Membranous sac that lines the abdominal cavity and encases the abdominopelvic organs. The kidneys are an exception since they lay outside the peritoneum and alongside the vertebral column.
The lining that surrounds the abdominal cavity.
the sac or lining around the bowels and abdominal content
A sac that lines the walls of the inside of your abdomen. Most of your inner organs (and your digestive system) are contained within this sac. In certain types of cancer, the cancer cells can spread to this sac.
The area surrounded by the peritoneal membrane, which includes the abdominal organs.
A transparent membrane that lines the inside of the abdomen.
The internal lining of the abdominal cavity.
The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal organs. (From the Greek peri- meaning around + tonos meaning a stretching = a stretching around).
The sheet of body tissue that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the organs contained within it.
(per-i- toe-ne-um) - A clear membrane that covers the entire wall of the abdomen and is folded over all of the abdominal and pelvic organs, except the ovaries.
Endothelial lining of the abdominal cavity, the parietal peritoneum covering the inside of the abdominal wall and the visceral peritoneum covering the bowel, the mesentery, and certain of the organs. The portion that covers the bowel becomes the serosal layer of the bowel wall.
The semipermeable membrane lining the abdominal cavity. In peritoneal dialysis, this is the membrane through which impurities are passed from the blood to the dialysate.
Membrane lining the body cavity.
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A smooth membrane lining the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities and enclosing the organs.
(PEH-rih-toh- NEE-um) -- The lining of the abdominal cavity.
Lining of the abdominal organs and cavity
The tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen.
A membranous sac consisting of a thin layer of irregular connective tissue that lines the abdominal cavity.
The peritoneum is the lining on the inside of the abdomen. It also covers and holds the digestive organs in place.
The membrane lining the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavity.
Strong, smooth, colorless membrane that lines the walls of the abdomen and covers numerous body organs including the bladder.
In higher vertebrates, the peritoneum is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity - it covers most of the intra-abdominal organs. It is composed of layer of mesothelium supported by a thin layer of connective tissue.