- peritoneal cavity lesser
- bursa omentalis.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
peritoneal cavity lesser
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lesser peritoneal cavity — noun an isolated part of the peritoneal cavity that is dorsal to the stomach • Syn: ↑bursa omentalis, ↑omental bursa • Hypernyms: ↑cavity, ↑bodily cavity, ↑cavum • Part Holonyms: ↑per … Useful english dictionary
peritoneal cavity — noun the interior of the peritoneum; a potential space between layers of the peritoneum • Syn: ↑greater peritoneal sac • Hypernyms: ↑cavity, ↑bodily cavity, ↑cavum • Part Meronyms: ↑bursa omentalis, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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Lesser sac — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = bursa omentalis GraySubject = 246 GrayPage = 1156 Caption = The greater sac or general cavity (red) and lesser sac, or omental bursa (blue). Caption2 = Horizontal disposition of the peritoneum in the upper… … Wikipedia
abdominal cavity — Largest hollow space of the body, between the diaphragm and the top of the pelvic cavity and surrounded by the spine and the abdominal muscles and others. It contains most of the alimentary canal, the liver and pancreas, the spleen, the kidneys,… … Universalium
bodily cavity — noun (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body • Syn: ↑cavity, ↑cavum • Topics: ↑anatomy, ↑general anatomy • Hypernyms: ↑structure, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
greater peritoneal sac — noun the interior of the peritoneum; a potential space between layers of the peritoneum • Syn: ↑peritoneal cavity • Hypernyms: ↑cavity, ↑bodily cavity, ↑cavum • Part Meronyms: ↑bursa omentalis, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Bursa — A bursa is a closed fluid filled sac that functions to provide a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. When the bursa becomes inflamed, the condition is known as "bursitis." Most commonly this is not an… … Medical dictionary
Omental bursa — The greater sac or general cavity (red) and lesser sac, or omental bursa (blue) … Wikipedia
