Microcirculation of the rat omentum studied by means of corrosion casts.

A study of the microvasculature of the omentum using corrosion casts was undertaken. The object was to supply information regarding the morphology of the three-dimensional structure of the microvasculature, information which may be valuable in understanding the functions of the omentum. Corrosion casts of rat omenta were prepared and studied. Characteristic glomerular-like capillary beds were identified. Some of these beds were densely and others loosely arranged. Two types of capillaries made up these beds, tortuous and straight capillaries. These beds also showed a planate surface giving the impression that they lie directly under the mesothelium.