Greater sac
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In human anatomy
, the greater sac, also known as the general cavity (of the abdomen) or peritoneum of the peritoneal cavity
proper, is the cavity in the abdomen
that is inside the peritoneum but outside of the lesser sac
.
It is connected with the lesser sac via the omental foramen
, also known as the Foramen of Winslow.
Human anatomy
Human anatomy is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the human body. Anatomy is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy. Gross anatomy is the study of anatomical structures that can be seen by the naked eye...
, the greater sac, also known as the general cavity (of the abdomen) or peritoneum of the peritoneal cavity
Peritoneal cavity
The peritoneal cavity is a potential space between the parietal peritoneum and visceral peritoneum, that is, the two membranes that separate the organs in the abdominal cavity from the abdominal wall...
proper, is the cavity in the abdomen
Abdomen
In vertebrates such as mammals the abdomen constitutes the part of the body between the thorax and pelvis. The region enclosed by the abdomen is termed the abdominal cavity...
that is inside the peritoneum but outside of the lesser sac
Lesser sac
The lesser sac, also known as the omental bursa, is the cavity in the abdomen that is formed by the lesser and greater omentum. Usually found in mammals, it is connected with the greater sac via the epiploic foramen...
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It is connected with the lesser sac via the omental foramen
Omental foramen
In human anatomy, the omental foramen , is the passage of communication, or foramen, between the greater sac , and the lesser sac.-Borders:It has the following borders:* anterior: the free border of the lesser omentum, known as the...
, also known as the Foramen of Winslow.
