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means anything present behind the peritoneum(The membranous lining of the body cavity especially the abdominal cavity which surrounds most of the organs.
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Do retroperitoneal organs have both a serosa and adventitia?
Retroperitoneal organs have only an adventitia. Peritoneal organs have only a serosa.
Is abdominal aorta aintra peritoneal or retroperitoneal?
The abdominal aorta (and inferior vena cava for that matter) is a primary retroperitoneal structure.
The kidneys lie behind what cavity?
Kidneys are retroperitoneal and so lie between the peritoneum and the abdominal wall, in the retroperitoneal space (a part of the abdominal cavity).
Are kidneys located outside the coelom?
Yes. The kidneys are retroperitoneal, which means "behind" the peritoneal cavity.
Are the kidneys anatomically located ventrally within the abdomen?
The kidneys are located behind (posterior to) the abdominal cavity, in the retroperotoneum.Yes, the kidneys are located outside of the peritoneal cavity. In anatomy, they are referred to as being "retroperitoneal".No. Unlike the other abdominal organs, the kidneys lie behind the peritoneum that lines the abdominal cavity and are thus considered to be retroperitoneal organs.Yes
Is the prostate retroperitoneal or intraabdominal?
Retroperitoneal
What does the term retroperitioneal mean?
"Retroperitoneal" refers to the retroperitoneal space found in the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum. The space defines the home of many organs including the kidneys and bladder.
Which organ lies within the retroperitoneal space?
The kidneys are considered to be retroperitoneal.
What is the term and prefix of retroperitoneal?
Periton- is the root and retro- the prefix for retroperitoneal.
Why are the kidneys retroperitoneal?
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.
What structure of the cat urinary system are retroperitoneal?
The structures that are retroperitoneal in a cat's urinary system are the kidneys, the ureters, and the urinary bladder. Retroperitoneal means that these structures can be found behind the peritoneum.
Do retroperitoneal organs have both a serosa and adventitia?
Retroperitoneal organs have only an adventitia. Peritoneal organs have only a serosa.
Is the spleen retroperitoneal?
No, the gall bladder is an abdominal organ that is contained within the peritoneum. The retroperitoneal organs are the kidneys, adrenal glands and the ureters - they are outside of the peritoneum.
Is abdominal aorta aintra peritoneal or retroperitoneal?
The abdominal aorta (and inferior vena cava for that matter) is a primary retroperitoneal structure.
What is the medical term meaning Behind the peritoneum?
Retroperitoneal is the medical term meaning behind the peritoneum. The kidneys and ureters are retroperitoneal.
The kidneys lie behind what cavity?
Kidneys are retroperitoneal and so lie between the peritoneum and the abdominal wall, in the retroperitoneal space (a part of the abdominal cavity).
Is the urethra retroperitoneal?
NO, The liver is an intraperitoneal organ.
