Which of the following statements about the mesentery is INCORRECT? Which of the following statements about the mesentery is INCORRECT? Omenta is the special name for part of the mesentery. It holds the organs of the abdomen in place. It provides a route for blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves to reach the digestive viscera. It is composed of a layer of serous membrane fused with a layer of mucus membrane.
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- Mesentery: A fold of the peritoneum that connects the intestine to the abdominal wall and holds it in place. - Omenta: A double layer of peritoneum that connects the stomach and other digestive organs to the abdominal wall. - Serous membrane: A thin membrane Show more…
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