greater omentum

Structure

• a 4 layered peritoneal fold, formed by the double layer dorsal mesentery of the stomach descending from the greater curvature of the stomach to fold under on itself & ascend to the transverse colon
• the descending & ascending parts fuse, obliterating the interior recess of the omental bursa
• the result is a 4 layered structure that generally hangs over the anterior aspect of the intestines like an apron

Constituents

• gastrocolic ligament
• gastrophrenic ligament
• gastrosplenic ligament
• splenorenal ligament

More general terms

• omentum