General Anatomy · Digestive System · Medium

Mesentery

Meaning: A double fold of peritoneum that attaches the intestines to the back of the abdominal wall, carrying vessels.

In practice: The surgeon carefully tied off the vessels running through the mesentery before removing the diseased bowel.

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