- May 6, 2026The greater omentum is a large peritoneal apron hanging from the greater curvature of the stomach and the transverse colon,…
- May 6, 2026The transverse mesocolon is a broad peritoneal fold connecting the transverse colon to the posterior abdominal wall along the anterior…
- May 6, 2026The sigmoid mesocolon is a V-shaped peritoneal fold attaching the sigmoid colon to the posterior abdominal wall, with its apex…
- May 6, 2026The mesoappendix is the triangular peritoneal fold attaching the appendix to the terminal ileum mesentery, containing the appendicular artery (a…
- May 6, 2026The phrenicosplenic ligament is a peritoneal fold connecting the diaphragm to the superior pole and posterior surface of the spleen,…
- May 6, 2026The splenocolic ligament is a peritoneal fold extending from the inferior pole of the spleen to the splenic flexure of…
- May 6, 2026The lateral umbilical ligaments (lateral umbilical folds) are peritoneal folds overlying the inferior epigastric vessels on each side of the…
- May 6, 2026The vesical fascia is the visceral peritoneal reflection and the surrounding condensed connective tissue enclosing the urinary bladder, continuous with…
- May 6, 2026The endopelvic fascia is the condensed connective tissue filling the pelvic extraperitoneal space, investing the pelvic viscera and forming the…
- May 6, 2026The internal anal sphincter is a smooth muscle thickening providing the majority of resting anal tone. It relaxes reflexively with…