Body Region: Abdomen

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    The prevesical space (retropubic space of Retzius) is the extraperitoneal space between the pubic symphysis and bladder anteriorly, bounded posteriorly…
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    The pararectal fossae are peritoneal depressions on either side of the rectum formed by the pararectal folds of peritoneum, bounded…
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    The paravesical fossae are peritoneal depressions on each side of the urinary bladder, bounded medially by the lateral bladder wall…
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    The vesicouterine pouch is the peritoneal reflection between the posterior bladder and the anterior uterus in females, forming the most…
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    The infracolic compartment is the portion of the peritoneal cavity below the transverse mesocolon, containing the small bowel loops, the…
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    The mesenteric root space is the retroperitoneal region traversed by the root of the small bowel mesentery, running obliquely from…
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    The epiploic foramen (foramen of Winslow) is the communication between the lesser sac (omental bursa) and the greater peritoneal cavity,…
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    The rectovesical pouch is the deepest peritoneal reflection in males, lying between the posterior bladder and the anterior rectum. It…
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    The lesser sac (omental bursa) is the peritoneal space posterior to the stomach and lesser omentum, anterior to the pancreas…
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    The hepatorenal recess (Morison's pouch) is the most dependent posterior peritoneal space in the supine patient, located between the inferior…

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