18 Questions
What is the primary function of the peritoneal cavity?
To provide lubrication and allow movement of the abdominal organs
During embryological development, how do the abdominal organs grow in relation to the peritoneum?
The organs grow into the peritoneum
Which of the following structures is not considered a peritoneal formation?
Rectus sheath
Which of the following structures is considered a retroperitoneal organ?
Pancreas
Which of the following is NOT a type of peritoneal membrane?
Rectus sheath
What is the primary purpose of the omentum, a peritoneal formation?
To provide a protective covering and blood supply to the abdominal organs
Which type of organs migrated posterior to the peritoneum during embryogenesis to become retroperitoneal?
Secondarily retroperitoneal organs
What is the passage between the greater and lesser sacs in the peritoneal cavity known as?
Omental foramen
Which structure is attached superiorly to the greater curvature of the stomach and drapes down over the small intestines like an apron?
Greater Omentum
Which term describes omenta as free folds of peritoneum?
Intraperitoneal structures
Which concept refers to the presence of the peritoneal cavity and the embryological development of organs?
Intra- & Retroperitoneal Concept
What differentiates secondarily retroperitoneal organs from intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal organs?
They once migrated posterior to the peritoneum during embryogenesis
Which of the following organs receives unilateral neurovascular supply and refers pain to the same side?
Lungs and bronchi
Which of the following is an example of a paired viscus that develops by fusion from each side of the body?
Kidneys
Which of the following is an example of an unpaired midline viscus?
Bladder
Which of the following statements is true about the neurovascular supply of unpaired non-midline viscera?
They receive arterial supply from unpaired branches of the aorta and venous drainage into unpaired system of veins.
Which of the following statements is true about the neurovascular supply of paired viscera?
They receive nerve and vascular supply from both sides.
Which of the following is an example of an unpaired midline viscus that develops in the midline of the body but then moves to one side or is asymmetrically placed across the midline?
Stomach
Test your knowledge on the subdivision of the peritoneal cavity and the development of organs through embryology. Explore the concepts of greater sac, lesser sac, omental bursa, peritoneum reflections, and intra- & retroperitoneal organs.
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