In this dissection it is important to first appreciate the relationships of viscera in situ and the reflections of peritoneum around those viscera. You should be able to follow the peritoneal reflections from one end of the abdominal cavity to the other end without lifting your hands. Try it.
Basic concepts:
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Specific Learning Objectives:
Difficult parts of the dissection:
John A. McNulty, Ph.D. | Last Updated: Mar 12, 2000 Created: Mar 12, 2000 |