mesocolon
[mez-uh-koh-luh n, mes-, mee-zuh-, -suh-]
- the mesentery of the colon.
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Origin of mesocolon
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The mesentery and mesocolon are seen in a similar condition, causing wrinkling and shortening of the bowels.
Adhesion of the mesocolon to the dorsal body wall (parietal peritoneum) does not occur at all points at the same time.
The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal CavityGeorge. S. Huntington
In 14 a mesocolon was found in both the ascending and descending segments of the large intestine.
The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal CavityGeorge. S. Huntington
Hence from this series a mesocolon may be expected on the left side in 36 per cent., on the right side in 26 per cent.
The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal CavityGeorge. S. Huntington
On the left: right layer of mesocolon (secondary lumbar parietal peritoneum in the adult human subject).
The Anatomy of the Human Peritoneum and Abdominal CavityGeorge. S. Huntington
mesocolon
(mĕz′ə-kō′lən)- The fold of peritoneum attaching the colon to the posterior abdominal wall.
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