Rectovaginal fascia
| Rectovaginal fascia | |
|---|---|
Sagittal section of the lower part of a female trunk, right segment. (Rectovaginal fascia not labeled, but region is visible.) | |
Median sagittal section of female pelvis. (Rectovaginal fascia not labeled, but region is visible.) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | fascia rectovaginalis |
| TA98 | A04.5.03.004F |
| TA2 | 3832 |
| FMA | 19934 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The rectovaginal fascia (often called rectovaginal septum or sometimes fascia of Otto) is a thin structure separating the vagina and the rectum. This corresponds to the rectoprostatic fascia in the male.