Extraperitoneal space
Appearance
Extraperitoneal space | |
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Details | |
Identifiers | |
Latin | Spatium extraperitoneale |
TA98 | A10.1.01.001 |
TA2 | 3813 |
FMA | 14730 |
Anatomical terminology |
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]
References
- ^ 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.