The ________ supports most of the small intestine and provides stability and limited movement.
A)falciform ligament
B)greater omentum
C)mesentery proper
D)lesser omentum
E)diaphragm

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The mesentery proper is a fold of the peritoneum that attaches the small intestine to the posterior abdominal wall. It supports the small intestine and provides stability and some limited movement. The falciform ligament and lesser omentum are not directly involved in supporting the small intestine, while the greater omentum hangs from the greater curvature of the stomach and covers the small intestine like an apron but does not provide significant support or stability. The diaphragm is a muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities but does not support the small intestine.

The ________ Supports Most of the Small Intestine and Provides