Posterior Viscera - Retroperitoneum: Page 7 of 7
What is the function of the parietal peritoneum? |
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It covers the retro-peritoneal organs. |
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Add in major organs of the retroperitoneum:
| Add the kidneys. | |
| Add the pancreas. |
Note that the tail of the pancreas is considered interperitoneal. (See drawing)
| Add the duodenum. |
Why are these organs retroperitoneal? |
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This is an embryological question. Please refer to the embryology lecture and film. |
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