The peritoneum is a serous membrane with two layers. What is the name of the fold of peritoneum that hangs like an 'apron' from the greater curvature of the stomach and covers the small intestine?
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Correct answer: Greater omentum
The greater omentum is a large, four-layered fold of visceral peritoneum. It contains significant fat deposits and lymph nodes, serving both as an energy store and as a barrier to isolate and 'police' sites of intraperitoneal infection.
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