An advanced look at the disposition of viscera
In this screen-cast James describes, in detail, the complex arrangement of the gastrointestinal organs and the accessory organs of digestion.
He includes important omenta and peritoneal ligaments that are involved in suspending the organs within the abdomen as well as providing a route for neurovascular structures to pass.
Having viewed this screen-cast you should be able to:
- Describe in detail the position of all the organs of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs of digestion
- Describe the peritoneal ligaments that form the lesser and greater omenta
- Outline the other peritoneal ligaments that have a role in supporting organs of the abdomen
- Describe the location and significance of paracolic gutters
