Absorption , Secretion and Supporting viscera.
① Peritoneum has capacity of absorption. Soluble
substances and water are probably absorbed directly into
Fowler's position
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intraperitoneal effusion will
gravitate into pelvis.
② Peritoneum may secrete a lubricating serous fluid
that continuously moistens associated organs to minimize friction and to resist infection.
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Topographical Anatomy
Department of Anatomy , Jilin University 石岫昆 Xiukun Shi 2019.02.08
Section 4 Peritoneum and Peritoneal Cavity
I. Introduction 1. Peritoneum is a serous membrane
Under certain pathological conditions, potential space of peritoneal cavity may form an actual space containing several liters of fluid.
Ascites is an accumulation of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity ( hydroperitoneum ).