The Mesenteries

• The Mesenteries help hold


  abdominal organs in place
• The Mesenteries contains


  blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics for abdominal organs
• Connects stomach to liver

  lesser omentum
• Hangs over abdominal organs


  Greater omentum
• Anchors small intestine to posterior abdominal wall

  mesentery (proper)
• Anchors transverse colon to posterior abdominal wall


  transverse mesocolon