The peritoneum is the largest serous membrane in the body. It completely surrounds the body cavity and contains the viscera and other body organs. In males, it is a completely closed sac, but in women, the peritoneum is perforated by the ovaries and...

The membrane lining the abdominal cavity and the organs contained therein. See also:...

In higher vertebrates, the peritoneum is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity - it covers most of the intra-abdominal organs. It is composed of a layer of mesothelium supported by a thin layer of connective tissue. The...

   Colon cancer is a disease in which cancerous [malignant] cells form in the tissues of the colon, which is the lower part of our digestive system, commonly referred to as the GI [gastrointestinal] system. This system removes and processes nutrients such as vitamins, minerals,...