Greater omentum
The greater omentum is a large fold of peritoneum that hangs down from the greater curvature of the stomach. Its functions are:
The greater omentum can be seen below attached to the greater curvature of the stomach anteriorly. It hangs down like an apron anterior to the small bowel and folds back on itself to connect to the transverse colon.
- Limit the spread of intraperitoneal infection
- Play a role in immune function via macrophages
- Adipose tissue storage
The greater omentum can be seen below attached to the greater curvature of the stomach anteriorly. It hangs down like an apron anterior to the small bowel and folds back on itself to connect to the transverse colon.
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Diagram illustrating surface anatomy of the abdomen. The greater omentum is the yellow structure
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Diagram illustrating the position of the stomach relative to the omentum and position of lesser and greater sacs