Anatomy
peritoneal sac
Definitions related to peritoneal sac:
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Serous sac that surrounds the abdominal viscera and lines the abdominal cavity. Examples: There is only one peritoneal sac.Digital AnatomistUniversity of Washington, 2003
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Serous sac, which has as parts the peritoneum and the peritoneal cavity. Examples: There is only one peritoneal sac.Foundational Model of AnatomyUniversity of Washington, 2017
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