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Retroperitoneal space

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The retroperitoneal space (retroperitoneum) is the anatomical space (sometimes a potential space) behind (retro) the peritoneum. It has no specific delineating anatomical structures. Organs are retroperitoneal if they have peritoneum on their anterior side only. Structures that are not suspended by mesentery in the abdominal cavity and that lie between the parietal peritoneum and abdominal wall are classified as retroperitoneal.

Retroperitoneal space - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anatomical space in the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum Retroperitoneal space Horizontal plane through the kidneys, showing subdivisions of the retroperitoneal space. The anterior and posterior pararenal spaces have been exaggerated to provide representation of their relation to other retroperitoneal structures. Human kidneys viewed from behind with spine removed Details Identifiers Latin spatium retroperitoneale MeSH D012187 TA98 A10.1.01.002 TA2 3814 FMA 15080 Anatomical terminology [ edit on Wikid

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