KROK 1 2019 – Question 111 · KROK (Medicine) · Human Anatomy
During an invasive operation the surgeon needs to access the omental bursa of the peritoneal cavity via the omental foramen (foramen of Winslow). What anatomical structure makes up the anterior border of this foramen?
- A. Hepatoduodenal ligament
- B. Greater omentum
- C. Hepatorenal ligament
- D. Visceral surface of liver
- E. Superior part of duodenum
Hint
Think about the four walls of the entrance to the omental bursa, and which structure lies in front of it compared with those behind, above and below.
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