Exploration of peritoneal cavity

Sigmoid colon; intersigmoid recess

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Image #140-3

Exploration of peritoneal cavity

Sigmoid colon; intersigmoid recess

The sigmoid colon (2) has been elevated to bring the intersigmoid recess (3) into view.

1. Appendices epiploicae
2. Sigmoid colon
3. Intersigmoid recess
4. Ureter (covered by peritoneum)
5. Pelvic cavity
6. Descending colon
7. Omental taenia coli
8. Taenia coli (free)