Imaging of the retroperitoneum

Question 1

Boundaries of the retroperitoneum:
o	Superior: \_\_\_
o	Inferior: \_\_\_\_
o	Posterior: \_\_\_\_\_
o	Anterior: \_\_\_\_\_\_

Answer 1

Boundaries of the retroperitoneum:
o	Superior: Liver
o	Inferior: Pelvic Brim
o	Posterior: Transversalis Fascia
o	Anterior: Posterior Parietal Peritoneum

Question 2

Retroperitoneum is divided into THREE distinct compartments in relation to the kidneys:
o ______
o _______
o _______

Answer 2

Retroperitoneum is divided into THREE distinct compartments in relation to the kidneys:
o Anterior Pararenal Space
o Perirenal Space
o Posterior Pararenal Space