Mesenteric

Mesenteric refers to the mesentery, a fold of tissue in the abdomen that connects the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall. The mesentery is responsible for supplying blood and lymphatic drainage to the intestines. There are two main types of mesentery: the small intestine mesentery and the large intestine mesentery.

Anatomy

The mesentery is a continuous set of tissues that attaches the intestines to the posterior wall of the abdomen. It is formed by the double fold of peritoneum that attaches the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall. The mesentery contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves that supply the intestines.

Function

The primary function of the mesentery is to provide a conduit for the blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels that supply the intestines. It also helps to stabilize the position of the intestines within the abdominal cavity and prevents them from collapsing into the pelvic cavity.

Clinical significance

Diseases and conditions that affect the mesentery can have serious implications for digestive health. These include mesenteric ischemia, mesenteric cysts, and mesenteric panniculitis. Mesenteric ischemia is a condition in which the blood supply to the mesentery is reduced, leading to insufficient blood flow to the intestines. Mesenteric cysts are rare, benign tumors that can occur anywhere in the mesentery. Mesenteric panniculitis is a rare inflammatory disease that affects the fatty tissue of the mesentery.

See also

• Peritoneum
• Intestines
• Abdomen

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