omentum

(noun)

Either of two folds of the peritoneum that support the viscera.

Related Terms

Examples of omentum in the following topics:

  • Abdominal Aorta

    • It is covered anteriorly by the lesser omentum and stomach.

  • The Peritoneum

    • The gastrohepatic omentum is attached to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the liver.
    • The gastrocolic omentum hangs from the greater curve of the stomach and loops down in front of the intestines before curving back upwards to attach to the transverse colon.

  • Gross Anatomy of the Stomach

    • The greater omentum hangs from the greater curvature.