The omentum ("policeman of the abdomen") is a double layer of fatty tissue that covers and supports the intestines and organs in the lower abdomen. The omentum comprises the greater …

The greater omentum (also the great omentum, omentum majus, gastrocolic omentum, epiploon, or, especially in non-human animals, caul) is a large apron-like fold of visceral peritoneum that …

2023年9月19日 · The greater omentum attaches the stomach to the transverse colon. The lesser omentum attaches the stomach and the duodenum to the liver. The omenta are derived from …

The omentum is a membranous double layer of fatty tissue that covers and supports the intestines and organs in the lower abdominal area. The omentum is made up of the greater omentum …

2025年1月20日 · The greater omentum is a significant and complex structure within the abdominal cavity, known for its large, apron-like appearance. It hangs from the greater …

2017年6月1日 · Sometimes called the 'policeman of the abdomen,' the omentum is known to secrete hormones related to obesity, and we're still learning new information about its …

2007年5月1日 · The omentum is a double-layered extension of the peritoneum that connects the stomach to adjacent organs. The peritoneal reflections form the greater and lesser omenta, …

2009年6月1日 · The omentum is the primary peritoneal defense organ responsible for the absorption and clearance of bacteria and debris from the peritoneal cavity. Although it is not …

Omentum. Large Fold of Visceral Peritoneum Containing Adipose Tissue; Contains 2x Concentration of Tissue Factor – Promotes Extrinsic Coagulation in Trauma/Infection; Blood …

The human omentum is a peritoneal folded organ composed of layers of mesothelial cells that envelop adipose tissue. This highly vascularized organ is a storage site for lipids, a regulator …