Peritoneal Cavity and Organ Development Quiz

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What is the primary function of the peritoneal cavity?

To facilitate the embryological development of the gastrointestinal tract

To separate the retroperitoneal organs from the intraperitoneal organs

To contain the abdominal viscera

To provide lubrication and allow movement of the abdominal organs (correct)

During embryological development, how do the abdominal organs grow in relation to the peritoneum?

The organs grow into the peritoneum (correct)

The organs grow outside the peritoneum

The organs grow around the peritoneum

The organs develop independently of the peritoneum

Which of the following structures is not considered a peritoneal formation?

Rectus sheath (correct)

Mesentery

Omentum

Peritoneal ligament

Which of the following structures is considered a retroperitoneal organ?

Pancreas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of peritoneal membrane?

Rectus sheath Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the omentum, a peritoneal formation?

To provide a protective covering and blood supply to the abdominal organs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of organs migrated posterior to the peritoneum during embryogenesis to become retroperitoneal?

Secondarily retroperitoneal organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the passage between the greater and lesser sacs in the peritoneal cavity known as?

Omental foramen Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is attached superiorly to the greater curvature of the stomach and drapes down over the small intestines like an apron?

Greater Omentum Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes omenta as free folds of peritoneum?

Intraperitoneal structures Signup and view all the answers

Which concept refers to the presence of the peritoneal cavity and the embryological development of organs?

Intra- & Retroperitoneal Concept Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates secondarily retroperitoneal organs from intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal organs?

They once migrated posterior to the peritoneum during embryogenesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organs receives unilateral neurovascular supply and refers pain to the same side?

Lungs and bronchi Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a paired viscus that develops by fusion from each side of the body?

Kidneys Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an unpaired midline viscus?

Bladder Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the neurovascular supply of paired viscera?

They receive nerve and vascular supply from both sides. Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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