Peritoneum vs. Omentum
Difference Between Peritoneum and Omentum
Peritoneum➦
The peritoneum is the serous membrane forming the lining of the abdominal cavity or coelom in amniotes and some invertebrates, such as annelids. It covers most of the intra-abdominal (or coelomic) organs, and is composed of a layer of mesothelium supported by a thin layer of connective tissue.
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Omentum➦
The greater omentum.
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Peritoneum➦
The serous membrane that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and folds inward to enclose the viscera.
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Omentum➦
The lesser omentum.
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Peritoneum➦
(anatomy) In mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera.
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Omentum➦
(anatomy) Either of two folds of the peritoneum that support the viscera.
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Peritoneum➦
(zoology) In animals, the membrane lining the coelom cavity.
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Omentum➦
A free fold of the peritoneum, or one serving to connect viscera, support blood vessels, etc.; an epiploön.
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Peritoneum➦
The smooth serous membrane which lines the cavity of the abdomen, or the whole body cavity when there is no diaphragm, and, turning back, surrounds the viscera, forming a closed, or nearly closed, sac.
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Omentum➦
a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera
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Peritoneum➦
a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
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