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mesentery

A double layer of peritoneum attached to the abdominal wall. Constituents: Within its fold, the mesentery encloses: 1) nerves 2) blood vessels 3) intestine Function: - prevents intestines collapsing into the pelvis - may have played a role in allowing humans to walk upright - production of C-reactive protein - presume roles in fibrinolysis, inflammation, & coagulation [1]

Specific

transverse mesocolon

General

peritoneum

References

  1. Coffey JC, O'Leary DP The mesentery: structure, function, and role in disease The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Nov 2016 Not indexed in PubMed http://www.thelancet.com/journals/langas/article/PIIS2468-1253(16)30026-7/fulltext

Component-of

abdomen