Extraperitoneal space
The extraperitoneal space is the portion of the abdomen and pelvis which does not lie within the peritoneum.
| Extraperitoneal space | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Spatium extraperitoneale | 
| TA98 | A10.1.01.001 | 
| TA2 | 3813 | 
| FMA | 14730 | 
| Anatomical terminology | |
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
    
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.
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