Retroperitoneal Space
The retroperitoneal space is the area between the posterior portion of the parietal peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall muscles figure 16 1.
Retroperitoneal space. The retroperitoneum is the part of the abdominal cavity that lies between the posterior parietal peritoneum anteriorly and transversalis fascia posteriorly. 17 1 and 17 2 figure 17 1 retroperitoneal spaces axial image. The perirenal space surrounded by the anterior and posterior pararenal spaces figs.
It contains the medial iliac sublumbar lymph nodes the kidneys the prostate gland the adrenal glands the aorta and the caudal vena cava. It has no specific delineating anatomical structures. The retroperitoneal space is the area that lies between the sublumbar muscles and the peritoneum.
Retropharyngeal space the space behind the pharynx containing areolar tissue. Subarachnoid space the space between the arachnoid and the pia mater containing cerebrospinal fluid. Various organs are supported by this membrane which also serves as a tract for many nerves as well as blood and lymph vessels.
The retroperitoneal space is the space between your peritoneum and your posterior abdominal wall. The retroperitoneal space retroperitoneum is the anatomical space sometimes a potential space behind retro the peritoneum. It normally contains an amount of fat which provides contrast.
The retroperitoneal space is divided into three discreet compartments. The retroperitoneal space is the part of the abdominal cavity that lies behind the peritoneum a membrane that typically lines the inside of the abdomen. It is c shaped on axial cross section with convexity projecting anterior in the mid line.
The retroperitoneal space is mesodermally derived and is the region between the posterior layer of the parietal peritoneum and the muscles of the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity. In less complicated terms it s the space in your abdomen behind the abdominal lining. It is divided into three spaces by the perirenal fascia and is best visualized using ct or mri.