Corpus: Visceral peritoneum
1. Definition
The visceral peritoneum is the inner layer of the peritoneum, which is connected to the parietal peritoneum via the mesenteries.
2. Anatomy
The visceral peritoneum covers the intraperitoneal organs, such as the stomach, liver, and spleen, which are located within the peritoneal cavity.
The visceral peritoneum itself does not have direct innervation. Sensation is mediated through submesothelial nerve fibers, primarily detecting pressure or tension. Unlike the parietal peritoneum, pain from the visceral peritoneum is generally diffuse and difficult to localize.[1]
3. Sources
- ↑ Struller et al, Peritoneal innervation: embryology and functional anatomy. Pleura Peritoneum, 2017