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Body Regions > Torso > Abdomen > Abdominal Cavity > Retroperitoneal Space

Preferred term

Retroperitoneal Space  

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Broader concept

Note

  • usually NIM as locational; diagnostic retropneumoperitoneum or pneumoretroperitoneum: index RETROPERITONEAL SPACE /diag image + PNEUMORADIOGRAPHY (do not confuse with the pathological condition, RETROPNEUMOPERITONEUM)

Scope note

  • An area occupying the most posterior aspect of the ABDOMINAL CAVITY. It is bounded laterally by the borders of the quadratus lumborum muscles and extends from the DIAPHRAGM to the brim of the true PELVIS, where it continues as the pelvic extraperitoneal space.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012187

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