Abstract
The hepatic artery produces only a slight elevation of peritoneum until it reaches the hepato-duodenal ligament, whence it aids in giving distinct outline to the border of Winslow's foramen on the right. By opening an adult cadaver, well prepared for inspection, and then carefully incising the gastro-colic omentum, one can see with perfection the shape and form of the left opening of Winslow into the lesser omental bag. To obtain the best view of Winslow's foramen, however, the ribs on both sides should be removed and the stomach lifted well up. Winslow's foramen will then be seen to have a distinct oval form as seen from inside the lesser bag, whose circumference is nearly all produced by peritoneal folds projected by the gastric and hepatic arteries. The splenic artery, I must say, contrary to some anatomists, does not run into the gastro-splenic ligament until it nears its termination. Beginning at
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