The large, double fold of the peritoneum that anchors the intestine to the posterior abdominal wall is the _______.
A) mesentery
B) greater omentum
C) lesser omentum
D) adventitia

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The mesentery is a large, double fold of the peritoneum that anchors the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall. The greater omentum is a large, apron-like fold of the peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach and covers the intestines. The lesser omentum is a smaller double fold of the peritoneum that connects the stomach to the liver. Adventitia is the outermost layer of a blood vessel or organ, but it is not related to the peritoneum or intestines.

The Large, Double Fold of the Peritoneum That Anchors the Intestine