The lesser omentum (small omentum; gastrohepatic omentum; omentum minus) is the double layer of peritoneum that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the start of the duodenum. == Structure == The lesser omentum is extremely thin, and is continuous with the two layers of peritoneum which cover respectively the antero-su...
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a peritoneal fold joining the lesser curvature of the stomach and the first part of the duodenum to the porta hepatis.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a thin, double-layer peritoneal fold formed by the ventral mesentery of the stomach (ventral mesogastrium) passing from the lesser curvature of the stomach and upper border to the proximal duodenum (2 cm distal to the pylorus) to the liver (margins of the porta hepatis and into the depth of the fissure of the ductus venos...
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(o-men;tum) A peritoneal fold of tissue extending from the lesser curvature of the stomach to the liver.
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n] - a part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and liver and supporting the hepatic vessels
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noun a part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and liver and supporting the hepatic vessels
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