Omentum majus

Anatomy and Function The omentum majus means translated “big net” and describes a duplication of the peritoneum. It is attached to the underside of the stomach (large curvature) as well as to the horizontally running part of the colon (transverse colon) and hangs down in the shape of an apron. Thus it covers the deep … Omentum majus

Tapes | Omentum majus

Tapes Tumors in the abdominal cavity and the pelvis can lead to metastasis, i.e. tumor settlement in the omentum majus. The tumor cells of ovarian cancer particularly like to metastasize into the fat-rich peritoneal duplication, because it contains many nutrients and energy, so that optimal growth conditions for the metastases are given. They can either … Tapes | Omentum majus