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Greater and lesser omentum. The greater omentum is the larger of the two peritoneal folds. It consists of a double sheet of peritoneum, folded on itself so that it has four layers. [2] The two layers of the greater omentum descend from the greater curvature of the stomach and the beginning of the duodenum. [2]
In human anatomy, omentum (Latin for ' apron ') refers to a fold of the peritoneum, a thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity and the abdominal organs. The term may refer to two structures: The term may refer to two structures:
The dominion of right-sided abdominal pain in omental infarction has been attributed to right segmental infarction as a result of the tenuous blood vessels in this part of the omentum as well as its longer size and higher mobility in comparison to the left side which subjects it to torsion. Obesity is a known risk factor for omental infarction.
The gastrocolic ligament is a portion of the greater omentum that stretches from the greater curvature of the stomach to the transverse colon. It forms part of the anterior wall of the lesser sac. Dividing the gastrocolic ligament provides access to the anterior pancreas and the posterior wall of the stomach.
An umbilical hernia is a health condition where the abdominal wall behind the navel is damaged. It may cause the navel to bulge outwards—the bulge consisting of abdominal fat from the greater omentum or occasionally parts of the small intestine.
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Omental cake is a radiologic sign indicative of an abnormally thickened greater omentum. [1] It refers to infiltration of the normal omental structure by other types of soft-tissue or chronic inflammation resulting in a thickened, or cake-like appearance.
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