Mesentery

Last revised by Tariq Walizai on 13 Nov 2024

A mesentery is a double layer of peritoneum that encloses the intestines and attaches them to the posterior abdominal wall 3. The term was originally only used to refer to the double layer of peritoneum that suspends the jejunum and ileum, but its meaning has been widened.

Mesenteries include:

Cases and figures

  • Case 1: mesentery (axial)
  • Case 2: mesentery (sagittal)
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