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THE PERITONEUM The peritoneal membrane is conveniently divided into two parts – the visceral peritoneum surrounding the viscera and the parietal peritoneum lining the other surfaces of the cavity. The peritoneum has a number of functions (Summary box 58.1).
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THE PERITONEUM The peritoneal membrane is conveniently divided into two parts – the visceral peritoneum surrounding the viscera and the parietal peritoneum lining the other surfaces of the cavity. The peritoneum has a number of functions (Summary box 58.1).
Key concepts: Mesentery, Peritoneum, Greater omentum, Retroperitoneal space, Peritoneal diseases, Medicine, Anatomy, Radiology