omental bursa

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Noun omental bursa has 1 sense

bursa omentalis, omental bursa, lesser peritoneal cavity - an isolated part of the peritoneal cavity that is dorsal to the stomach
--₁ is a kind of cavity, bodily cavity, cavum
--₁ is a part of peritoneal cavity, greater peritoneal sac

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Omental Bursa

Description:

The omental bursa, also known as the lesser sac, is a cavity located behind the stomach and in front of the pancreas. It is lined by a serous membrane called the omentum, which separates it from the greater sac. The omental bursa plays an important role in the anatomy and physiology of the abdomen.

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Noun - Anatomy

The omental bursa is a peritoneal recess in the human body, situated posteriorly to the stomach and inferiorly to the diaphragm.

Example Sentence: The surgeon carefully explored the omental bursa during the abdominal surgery.

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