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epiploic foramen

aditus to lesser sac

The passage of communication, or foramen, between the general cavity (of the abdomen), and the omental bursa.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure anatomical space
Latin Name aditus to lesser sac
FMA ID 14711

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the epiploic foramen?

The passage of communication, or foramen, between the general cavity (of the abdomen), and the omental bursa.

What is the Latin name for the epiploic foramen?

The Latin name for the epiploic foramen is aditus to lesser sac.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:14711 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0012442 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — epiploic foramen Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.