Term Name: | dorsal mesogastrium |
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Synonyms: | dorsal mesentery |
Definition: | The portion of mesentery attached to the greater curvature of the stomach is named the dorsal mesentery (or dorsal mesogastrium, when referring to the portion at the stomach), and the part which suspends the colon is termed the mesocolon. The dorsal mesogastrium develops into the greater omentum. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [UBERON:0005602] |