Supraomental recess

Recessus supraomentalis

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The supraomental recess (in ruminants) is the part of the peritoneal cavity dorsal to the greater omentum majus. It contains the intestinal mass.

References

Illustrated Veterinary Anatomical Nomenclature 4th edition Gheorghe M. Constantinescu Thieme  ISBN 9783132425170