Extraperitoneal space
| 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:
- prevesical space
- perivesical space
- perirectal space