39 workbook ex 5 Flashcards
The anterior cul-de-sac, or ______________ pouch, is located anterior to the fundus of the uterus between the urinary bladder and the uterus
vesocouterine
the posterior cul-de-sac, or _________ pouch, is located posterior to the uterus between the uterus and the rectum
rectouterine
the rectouterine pouch is often referred to as the pouch of ________ and is normally the most inferior and most posterior region of the peritoneal cavity
Douglas
an additional sonographically significant area is the retropubic space, which is also called the space of ________
Retzius
the retropubic space normally can be identified between the ________bladder wall and the pubic symphysis
anterior
the retropubic space normally contains subcunatneous fat, but a hematoma or abscess in this location my displace the urinary bladder ________
posteriorly
the greatest quantity of free fluid in the cul-de-sac normally occurs immediately following __________when the mature follicle ruptures
ovulation