. The development of the human body : a manual of human embryology. Embryology; Embryo, Non-Mammalian. 326 THE PERITONEUM way the attachment of the transverse mesocolon takes the form of a transverse line instead of a point, and this portion of the mesentery- divides the abdominal cavity into two portions, the upper (anterior) of which contains the liver and stomach, while the lower contains the remainder of the digestive tract with the exception of the duo- denum. By passing across the ventral surface of the duodenum and fusing with it, the transverse mesocolon forces that portion of the inte


. The development of the human body : a manual of human embryology. Embryology; Embryo, Non-Mammalian. 326 THE PERITONEUM way the attachment of the transverse mesocolon takes the form of a transverse line instead of a point, and this portion of the mesentery- divides the abdominal cavity into two portions, the upper (anterior) of which contains the liver and stomach, while the lower contains the remainder of the digestive tract with the exception of the duo- denum. By passing across the ventral surface of the duodenum and fusing with it, the transverse mesocolon forces that portion of the intestine against the dorsal wall of the abdomen and fixes it in that position, and its mesentery thereupon degenerates, becoming. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original McMurrich, J. Playfair (James Playfair), 1859-1939. Philadelphia : P. Blakiston's son & co.


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