bursa omentalis

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bursa omentalis

The surgeon carefully examined the bursa omentalis during the procedure.

Definition

Noun: * An isolated part of the peritoneal cavity that is dorsal to the stomach: The bursa omentalis is a specific anatomical space within the abdomen. It is a pouch-like compartment of the peritoneal cavity, located behind the stomach and in front of the pancreas. It is also commonly known as the lesser sac or omental bursa.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • During the surgery, the surgeon carefully explored the bursa omentalis to check for any signs of inflammation or fluid collection.
    • The pancreas lies posterior to the bursa omentalis.
    • An understanding of the anatomy of the bursa omentalis is crucial for certain abdominal surgical procedures.
Advanced Usage
  • "to enter the bursa omentalis": A surgical or anatomical phrase describing gaining access to this specific cavity.
    • The surgeon opened the gastrocolic ligament to enter the bursa omentalis.
  • "fluid in the bursa omentalis": A clinical description indicating the presence of ascites, blood, or other fluids in this space, which can be a sign of disease.
    • The CT scan revealed a small collection of fluid in the bursa omentalis, suggestive of pancreatitis.
Variants and Related Words
  • Omental bursa (n): The most common synonym and alternative name for the bursa omentalis.
    • The omental bursa communicates with the greater sac via the epiploic foramen.
  • Lesser sac (n): Another widely used synonym in anatomical terminology.
    • The lesser sac is bounded anteriorly by the stomach and the lesser omentum.
Synonyms
  • Lesser sac: The most frequently used synonym in medical English.
  • Omental bursa: A direct synonym, often used interchangeably.
Related Phrases
  • Epiploic foramen (foramen of Winslow): The anatomical opening that connects the bursa omentalis (lesser sac) to the main peritoneal cavity (greater sac).
    • The surgeon identified the epiploic foramen, the entrance to the bursa omentalis.
  • Greater sac: Refers to the main, larger part of the peritoneal cavity, which is distinct from and connected to the bursa omentalis.
    • The bursa omentalis is a smaller compartment separate from the greater sac.
bursa omentalis

The surgeon carefully examined the bursa omentalis during the procedure.

Noun
  1. an isolated part of the peritoneal cavity that is dorsal to the stomach

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