PLN 103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 24: Parotid Gland, Electromagnetic Absorption By Water, Pancreatic Lipase Family
6 Oct 2015
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Major organs: oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines. Abdominopelvic > peritoneal cavity> lined with serous membrane> consists of superficial mesothelium covering a layer of areolar tissue (serosa or visceral peritoneum covers organs within peritoneal cavity while parietal pert > lines inner surface of body wall. Lesser omentum: stabilizes the position of the stomach and provides an access route for blood vessels and other structures. Falciform ligament: help stabilize the position of the liver relative to the. Digestive tract elongates-> dorsal mesentery stomach becomes larger and diaphragm and abdominal wall forms the greater omentum. Greater omentum: providing padding and protection across anterior and lateral surfaces. From lateral and inferior borders of stomach, reservoir for abacus tissue and lastly protects and covers small intestine and lesser protects and forms a pocket by the stomach. Retropreitoneal: mass lies posterior to, rather then surrounded by th peritoneal cavity. Bacteria either ingested with food or that reside in digestive tract.
