Extraperitoneal space
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Template:Infobox Anatomy The extraperitoneal space is the portion of the abdomen and pelvis which does not lie within peritoneum.
It includes:
The space in the pelvis is divided into the following components:[1]
- prevesical space
- perivesical space
- perirectal space
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.