Anatomy

1. Peritoneum
Dr. Latifa Nishat

2. Learning objectives

3. Questions
• Why does ascites occur in peritoneal metastasis?
• Why does adhesion occur after surgery?
• What is abdominal compartment syndrome?

4. Peritoneal cavity

5. Peritoneal cavity- sagittal section right to
the epiploic foramen

6. Peritoneal cavity- sagittal section

7. Peritoneal cavity- sagittal section at
median plane

8. Peritoneal cavity- transverse section

9. Peritoneal cavity- transverse section

10. Peritoneal cavity- transverse section

11. The infra-umbilical part of the anterior
abdominal wall of a male subject

12. The peritoneum of the male pelvis:
anterosuperior view

13. The peritoneum of the female pelvis-
midsagittal section

14. The peritoneum of the female pelvis-
midsagittal section

15. The peritoneum of the female pelvis:
anterosuperior view

16. A shallow depression in
the peritoneal lining of
the lateral pelvic wall
between the peritoneal
ridges formed by the
obliterated umbilical
arteries anteriorly, ureter
posteriorly and external
iliac vessels above
The peritoneum of the female pelvis:
ovarian fossa

18. The peritoneum of the female pelvis:
anterosuperior view

20. Development

23. Development of GIT – 4th to 5th Wk

24. Primitive dorsal & ventral
mesenteries

25. Dorsal mesogastrium

26. Development & rotation of the stomach

27. Dorsal mesogastrium

28. Formation of the lesser sac

29. Formation of the lesser sac

32. Peritoneum

45. Omphalocele, gastroschisis

46. Omphalocele, gastroschisis