Term Name: | extraperitoneal space |
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Synonyms: | spatium extraperitoneale |
Definition: | The extraperitoneal space is the portion of the abdomen and pelvis which does not lie within peritoneum. It includes: Retroperitoneal space Retropubic space The space in the pelvis is divided into the following components: prevesical space perivesical space perirectal space |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0014456] |