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Is the anatomical space behind (retro) the abdominal cavity.
Structures that lie behind the peritoneum are termed retroperitoneal.
Kidneys, Bladder, Pancreas, Vena Cava, Aorta, parts of the Duodenum, portions of the Colon, Reproductive organs.
In your abdominal cavity is a membrane called the peritoneum, the intermost lining is the visceral peritoneum, which adheres to and supports the organs. the parietal peritoneum is the outer lining that adheres to the walls of the abdominal cavity. There is a space in between the two linings that has a potential for space that some organs actually lie in or are partialy in which is called the peritoneal cavity. those organs are said to be RETROPERITONEAL.
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Is the prostate retroperitoneal or intraabdominal?
Retroperitoneal
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.
Body area where the kidneys reside?
retroperitoneal area
