Extraperitoneal space

Extraperitoneal space
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Latinspatium extraperitoneale
TA98A10.1.01.001
TA23813
FMA14730
Anatomical terminology
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The extraperitoneal space is the portion of the abdomen and pelvis which does not lie within the peritoneum.

It includes:

  • Retroperitoneal space, situated posteriorly to the peritoneum
  • Preperitoneal space, situated anteriorly to the peritoneum
    • Retropubic space, deep to the pubic bone
    • Retro-inguinal space, deep to the inguinal ligament

The space in the pelvis is divided into the following components:[1]

  • prevesical space
  • perivesical space
  • perirectal space

See also

  • Retropubic space
  • Rectovesical pouch
  • Vesicouterine pouch
  • Rectouterine pouch (Pouch of Douglas)


References

  1. ^ O'Connell AM, Duddy L, Lee C, Lee MJ (2007). "CT of pelvic extraperitoneal spaces: an anatomical study in cadavers". Clinical Radiology. 62 (5): 432–8. doi:10.1016/j.crad.2006.11.012. PMID 17398268.
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