Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Portal Vein, Acinus, Hepatocyte
27 Feb 2017
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Everything in abdominal region is coded with serous membranes: double layer, prevents friction by secreting fluid. Peritoneum serous covering within abdomen: covers organs. Double-layer of peritoneum: route for blood vessels, lymphatics, nerves, stores fat, keeps organs in place. Dorsal and ventral mesentery each covered by serous mb. Lose mesentery and lie posterior to peritoneum. Lies posterior (behind) to the parietal peritoneum. Include: pancreas (most, both kidneys and their respective adrenal glands, duodenum (part, large intestine (part, abdominal aorta, inferior vc. Falciform ligament (liver: folds, fatty layer or peritoneum, between stomach and liver, lesser curvature up to inferior border liver. Falciform ligament is a remint of vessels that run out to umbilical cord. Mucosa-lined cavity: stratified squamous epithelium (good for wear and tear) Lingual frenulum connects tongue to bottom of cavity. Superior and inferior labial frenulum connects gums to lips. Tongue: manipulate food without oral cavity, allow you to swallow, papillae provide friction to move food around mouth.
