mesentéricic

Mesenteric is an adjective referring to the mesentery. The mesentery is a fold of peritoneum, a serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity, which attaches the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall. It serves to support and anchor the intestines and contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels that supply the intestines. There are several named mesenteries, including the mesentery proper which suspends most of the small intestine, and the transverse mesocolon which suspends the transverse colon. Conditions affecting the mesentery can include inflammation, such as mesenteric adenitis, or obstruction of its blood supply, leading to mesenteric ischemia. Understanding the mesentery is crucial in surgery involving the abdominal organs and in diagnosing various gastrointestinal disorders.