Anatomy: Omental Bursa Formation and Function
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What is the name of the cavity formed by the coalescence of the clefts in the mesenchyme?

Omental bursa or lesser peritoneal sac

What causes the enlargement of the omental bursa?

Rotation of the stomach pulling the dorsal mesogastrium to the left

What is the name of the closed space formed as the diaphragm develops?

Infra cardiac bursa

What is the structure that overhangs the developing intestines and disappears as the layers fuse?

<p>Greater omentum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Through what opening does the omental bursa communicate with the main part of the peritoneal cavity?

<p>Omentum foramen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual location of the persistent infra cardiac bursa in adults?

<p>Medial to the base of the right lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the opening located posterior to the free edge of the lesser omentum in adults?

<p>Omentum foramen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the cavity formed by the coalescence of the clefts in the mesenchyme?

<p>Omental bursa</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the structure that overhangs the developing intestines and disappears as the layers fuse?

<p>Greater omentum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the usual location of the persistent infra cardiac bursa in adults?

<p>Medial to the base of the right lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes the enlargement of the omental bursa?

<p>Rotation of stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the closed space formed as the diaphragm develops?

<p>Infra cardiac bursa</p> Signup and view all the answers

Through what opening does the omental bursa communicate with the main part of the peritoneal cavity?

<p>Omental foramen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is located posterior to the free edge of the lesser omentum in adults?

<p>Omental foramen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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