Retroperitoneal Space - Organs
Gimana hafalinnya biar gampang diingat? Check it out! (Sumber: Dok.Pribadi, 2018) [SEMOGA BERMANFAAT] Retroperitoneal Space: = SAD PUCKER = The peritoneum (per-i-to-NE-um) is the serous membrane of the abdominal cavity. The visceral peritoneum covers the abdominal viscera, and the parietal peritoneum lines the abdominal wall, covering the inferior surface of the diaphragm. Between them is the peritoneal cavity, which contains a small amount of lubricating fluid. Most abdominal organs are located in the peritoneal cavity. Some are located between the parietal peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall. Such organs are said to be retroperitoneal (re-tro-per-ito-NE-al; retro- behind). The kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, duodenum of the small intestine, ascending and descending colons of the large intestine, and portions of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava are retroperitoneal. (Tortora & Derrickson, 2012) Quote of the day: "Success is Stumbling from...
