omental bursa; epiploic sac; lesser peritoneal cavity/sac; omental sac

Introduction

An extensive sac like cavity that lies posteror to the stomach, adjacent structures & the lesser omentum .

The bursa has 2 recess:

• superior recess of omental bursa:
• inferior recess of omental bursa:

Communication: with the greater peritoneal sac through the omental foramen.

Function

Permits free movement of the stomach on the structures posterior & inferior to it, due to the smooth sliding of the anterior & posterior walls.

More general terms

• bursa

More specific terms

• inferior recess of omental bursa; inferior omental recess
• superior recess of omental bursa; superior omental recess