Question
All the following digestive system organs are RETROPERITONEAL (meaning outside of the peritoneum), EXCEPT
Esophagus
Transverse Colon
Pancreas
Doudenum
Esophagus
Transverse Colon
Pancreas
Doudenum
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The organ that is NOT retroperitoneal from the options provided is the **transverse colon**.
The retroperitoneal organs include the esophagus, pancreas, and duodenum. In contrast, the transverse colon is intraperitoneal, meaning it is located within the peritoneal cavity and is covered by peritoneum.
The retroperitoneal organs include the esophagus, pancreas, and duodenum. In contrast, the transverse colon is intraperitoneal, meaning it is located within the peritoneal cavity and is covered by peritoneum.