Which of the following abdominal structure will be responsible for sharp pain while doing Abd. surgery ?
Ans. is "a" Parietal peritoneum "Embryologically parietal peritoneum is derived from the somatopleural layer* of the lateral plate mesoderm. Its blood supply and nerve supply are the same as those of the overlying body wall. Because of the somatic innervation, it is pain sensitive." - BDC Anatomy All the abdominal viscera and the visceral peritoneum have the same nerve supply i.e. autonomic innervation and therefore are pain insensitive.
Parietal peritoneun
Liver parenchyma
Small intestine
Colon