| Extraperitoneal space | |
|---|---|
| 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
- prevesical space
- perivesical space
- perirectal space
See also
See also
References
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.