!Greater Omentum
!!Anatomy
The greater omentum (omentum majus) and the lesser omentum (omentum minus) are part of the ((Digestive - Visceral Fascia - Peritoneum|peritoneum)). The lesser omentum is connected to the lesser curvature of the stomach and with the liver, and the greater omentum is an __apron-like fold__ that hangs down from the greater curvature of the stomach, passing in front of the small intestines and reflects on itself to ascend to the transverse colon before reaching to the posterior abdominal wall.

The functions of the greater omentum are __insulation__ and protection of the abdominal organs: this means __fat deposition__, having varying amounts of adipose tissue, __immune contribution__, having milky spots of macrophage collections, infection and __wound isolation__. It may also physically limit the spread of intraperitoneal infections. The greater omentum can often be found wrapped around areas of infection and trauma.

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!!Brain
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!!!Relay
1. __Cerebellum__ ( + / - )
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2. __Cerebral Medulla__ (- / +) "lumbar area", for ((Circulatory - Lymphatic System|lymphatic tissues/cells)), fat depositions
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!!Mind
!!!Theme
1. Protection from attack of the abdomen or self
2. Self-worth regarding digestion and protection of the gut

!!!Emotions and Thoughts
__Vulnerability, fear__
*I have been hit under the belt. 
*I need to protect my intestines/digestion. 
*I need more distance/insulation to protect me.

!!!META-Meaning
*Now, I can take care of my belly and let go of my fears.
*Now, I can decide what happens with my belly.
*My belly is protected
*My mind can create the distance I need.

!!Organ
!!!Stress Phase Symptoms
1. Enhanced fat storage (__belly fat__), also connected to energy storage (((Endocrine - Pancreas - Alpha Islet Cells|glucagon)), hunger) or to ((Urinary - Kidneys - Collecting Tubules|water retention)) in the cells. A tumour with secretory (lubrication of abdominal organs) or reabsorptive quality can develop. 

2. Reduction of lymphatic cells, susceptibility to __abdominal infection__.

!!!Regeneration Phase Symptoms
1. __Fat reduction__ (lipolysis) and possibly weight loss. When degradation of excess tissue happens in presence of bacteria, mycobacteria or fungi, nightly sweats are experienced. With little liquid, tissue __adhesions__ are possible; much liquid as in ((Urinary - Kidneys - Collecting Tubules|water retention)) leads to __ascites__.

2. Regeneration of the lymphatics, possibly in excess. By recurring processes, "autoimmune" reactions are promoted. 

!!!Healing Peak
Chills, "inner shiver"

!!!Biological Meaning
Enhanced protective function and emergency resources in stress phase

!!Social
!!!Examples
*Accumulation of belly fat tries to comfort the frightened "inner child". 
*A "beer belly" can be consequence of coping strategies and conflict prevention in society. Beer drinking influences hormones (oestrogen uptake) and thereby reduces aggression.

!!Additional Information
!!!Constellations
__Cerebellum Constellation__ possible: reduced sensitivity (physical and emotional), "emotional burnout"

!!!Differential Diagnosis
Affections of organs covered by the great omentum, like ((Digestive - Stomach Overview|stomach)) and ((Digestive - Small Intestine Overview|intestines)) with their respective tissues/brain relays. ((Circulatory - Lymphatic System|Lymphatic tissue)) and ((Circulatory - Veins|blood vessels)) (CM, -/+) inside the great omentum.
