Retroperitoneal space
Retroperitoneal space
The Retroperitoneal space (pronounced: reh-troh-peh-rih-toh-nee-al space) is a part of the human anatomy that is located behind the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.
Etymology
The term "retroperitoneal" is derived from the Latin words 'retro' meaning 'behind', and 'peritoneum', which refers to the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.
Definition
The retroperitoneal space is a space in the abdominal cavity that is found behind the peritoneum. It contains several important structures including the kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, aorta, and inferior vena cava.
Related Terms
- Peritoneum: The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the viscera.
- Intraperitoneal: Refers to the location of organs within the peritoneal cavity.
- Extraperitoneal: Refers to the location of organs outside the peritoneal cavity but within the abdominal cavity.
- Mesentery: A fold of the peritoneum that attaches the stomach, small intestine, pancreas, spleen, and other organs to the posterior wall of the abdomen.
See Also
- Anatomy of the human body
- Abdominal cavity
- Peritoneum
- Kidneys
- Adrenal glands
- Pancreas
- Aorta
- Inferior vena cava
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Retroperitoneal space
- Wikipedia's article - Retroperitoneal space
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