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In human anatomy, omentum (Latin for ) refers to a fold of the peritoneum, a thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity and the abdominal organs. The term may refer to two structures: Greater omentum Lesser omentum

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In human anatomy, omentum (Latin for ) refers to a fold of the peritoneum, a thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity and the abdominal organs. The term may refer to two structures: Greater omentum Lesser omentum

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