Visceral Peritoneum Organs: SILS makes it stick 🫀
Intraperitoneal vs retroperitoneal placement determines how infections spread, how surgeons access organs, and which structures are at risk during abdominal trauma.
Peritonitis (inflammation of peritoneum) affects SILS organs first because they're fully wrapped. Retroperitoneal organs like kidneys are more protected since they're behind the peritoneal cavity.
MCAT trap: Questions about "which organ would be affected by peritoneal fluid accumulation" or "which structure is most at risk in abdominal surgery" - knowing SILS = intraperitoneal gets you the answer fast.
Bonus tip: If you see "ascites" (fluid buildup) in a passage, it's collecting around SILS organs in the peritoneal cavity.
What anatomy mnemonic saved you? Share below! 👇
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Visceral Peritoneum Organs: SILS makes it stick 🫀
Intraperitoneal vs retroperitoneal placement determines how infections spread, how surgeons access organs, and which structures are at risk during abdominal trauma.
Peritonitis (inflammation of peritoneum) affects SILS organs first because they're fully wrapped. Retroperitoneal organs like kidneys are more protected since they're behind the peritoneal cavity.
MCAT trap: Questions about "which organ would be affected by peritoneal fluid accumulation" or "which structure is most at risk in abdominal surgery" - knowing SILS = intraperitoneal gets you the answer fast.
Bonus tip: If you see "ascites" (fluid buildup) in a passage, it's collecting around SILS organs in the peritoneal cavity.
What anatomy mnemonic saved you? Share below! 👇
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