The mesentery connecting the greater curvature of the stomach to the transverse colon and body wall is called the greater omentum. It is a large fold of peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach and covers the intestines, playing a role in fat storage, immune response, and protection against infection. The greater omentum can also help isolate infections or inflammatory processes in the abdominal cavity.
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