#peritoneum a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
supertype: serous_membrane__serosa a thin membrane lining the closed cavities of the body; has two layers with a space between that is filled with serous fluid
subtype: mesentery a double layer of peritoneum that attaches to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports the small intestines
subtype: mesocolon mesentery that holds the lower colon the back abdominal wall
subtype: omentum a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera
subtype: greater_omentum__greateromentum__gastrocolic_omentum__gastrocolicomentum__caul part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and to the colon and covering the intestines
subtype: lesser_omentum a part of the peritoneum attached to the stomach and liver and supporting the hepatic vessels
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