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The peritoneum is a serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. It has two layers - the parietal peritoneum lines the abdominal wall while the visceral peritoneum lines the internal organs. The potential space between these layers contains fluid to allow the organs to glide. The peritoneal cavity is divided into compartments by folds of peritoneum and attachments of organs. Structures in the retroperitoneal space behind the peritoneum include major blood vessels, lymph nodes, nerves, kidneys and parts
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- Wisdom Ikechukwu
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