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Is it spelled intraabdominal or intra-abdominal?
intraabdominal
What is the term and prefix of retroperitoneal?
Periton- is the root and retro- the prefix for retroperitoneal.
Which organ lies within the retroperitoneal space?
The kidneys are considered to be 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.
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.
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.
Are pregnant women more apt to carry more intraabdominal fat?
Nothing like that
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
