peritoneal cavity
Gut-surrounding hollow
The peritoneal cavity is the space within the abdomen between the inner abdominal wall and the organs, lined by a thin membrane called the peritoneum.
In healthy conditions, this cavity contains only a small amount of lubricating fluid that allows organs to move smoothly against each other.
Abnormal fluid accumulation here is called ascites.
- ascitesAbdominal cavity fluid accumulation
- mesenteryTissue suspending intestines internally
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- peritonitisAbdominal lining inflammation
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
exploratory surgery · retroperitoneal · spleen · intestines · diaphragm · pancreas · endometriosis · viscera · surgical drainage · lubrication · adhesions · herniation · bowel obstruction · lavage · organ transplant · pelvic · organs · biopsy
- body cavitiesspinal canal, posterior chamber, ventricle, ventricles, amniotic sac
- torsoabdomen, belly, midsection, trunk, core
- serosaserosa, pericardium, pleura, visceral pleura, parietal pleura
body cavity location
peritoneal cavitycranial cavity
Skull's interior chamber
mediastinum · chest cavity · spinal canal · pelvic cavity · abdominal wall