Extraperitoneal fat
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Between the inner surface of the general layer of the fascia which lines the interior of the abdominal and pelvic cavities, and the peritoneum
, there is a considerable amount of connective tissue
, termed the extraperitoneal fat or subperitoneal connective tissue.
It is especially abundant on the posterior wall of the abdomen, and particularly around the kidneys, where it contains much fat.
On the anterior wall of the abdomen, except in the public region, and on the lateral wall above the iliac crest, it is scanty, and here the transversalis fascia
is more closely connected with the peritoneum.
There is a considerable amount of extraperitoneal connective tissue in the pelvis.
between the layers of the mesenterics and other folds of peritoneum which connect the various viscera to the abdominal wall.
The two portions are directly continuous with each other.
Peritoneum
The peritoneum is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity or the coelom — it covers most of the intra-abdominal organs — in amniotes and some invertebrates...
, there is a considerable amount of connective tissue
Connective tissue
"Connective tissue" is a fibrous tissue. It is one of the four traditional classes of tissues . Connective Tissue is found throughout the body.In fact the whole framework of the skeleton and the different specialized connective tissues from the crown of the head to the toes determine the form of...
, termed the extraperitoneal fat or subperitoneal connective tissue.
Parietal portion
The parietal portion lines the cavity in varying quantities in different situations.It is especially abundant on the posterior wall of the abdomen, and particularly around the kidneys, where it contains much fat.
On the anterior wall of the abdomen, except in the public region, and on the lateral wall above the iliac crest, it is scanty, and here the transversalis fascia
Transversalis fascia
The transversalis fascia is a thin aponeurotic membrane which lies between the inner surface of the Transversus abdominis and the extraperitoneal fascia....
is more closely connected with the peritoneum.
There is a considerable amount of extraperitoneal connective tissue in the pelvis.
Visceral portion
The visceral portion follows the course of the branches of the abdominal aortaAbdominal aorta
The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity. As part of the aorta, it is a direct continuation of the descending aorta .-Path:...
between the layers of the mesenterics and other folds of peritoneum which connect the various viscera to the abdominal wall.
The two portions are directly continuous with each other.
External links
- http://www.surgical-tutor.org.uk/default-home.htm?system/abdomen/incisions.htm~right