Omentum and Peritoneum...
From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Wed Mar 14 12:22:47 2001
1.) "Omentum is a loose fold of the membrane ( peritoneum ) that hangs from
the stomach and covers the front of the intestines. It protects the
intestines and helps to seal any damage to the intestinal wall, thus helping
to prevent infection."
http://my.webmd.com/content/dmk/dmk_article_1458702
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2.) Peritoneum...Click on image for a larger view.
http://www.britannica.com/seo/p/peritoneum/
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