GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Thegreater omentum is a large, apron-like, peritoneal fold that attaches to the greater curvature of the stomach and the first part of the duodenum (Fig. 4.59). It drapes inferiorly over the transverse colon and the coils of the jejunum and ileum (seeFig.

Detailed explanation-2: -The greater omentum (also the great omentum, omentum majus, gastrocolic omentum, epiploon, or, especially in animals, caul) is a large apron-like fold of visceral peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach.

Detailed explanation-3: -The greater omentum and lesser omentum are folds of peritoneum that drape from the stomach. The greater omentum extends to cover the transverse colon and the small bowel and serves to contain inflammation or tumor. The lesser omentum extends from the lesser curve to the liver and proximal duodenum.