A retroperitoneal structure

A) is covered by both the greater and lesser omenta.
B) has only its anterior surface covered by peritoneum.
C) is encased within the lesser omentum.
D) has greater freedom of movement than an organ enclosed by the mesenteries.
E) None of the answers are correct


B) has only its anterior surface covered by peritoneum.

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