Retroperitoneum Flashcards
the retroperitoneal space is the area between
posterior portion of the parietal peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall muscles
What are the 3 categories of the retroperitoneum
- anterior pararenal space
- perirenal space
- posterior pararenal space
Layers - anatomy of the retroperitoneum picture
Transversalis fascia
Lateralconal fascia
Parietal peritoneum
Extraperitoneal space
structures within the anterior pararenal space
pancreas
duodenal sweep
ascending & descending colon
rectum
structures within the perirenal space
adrenal glands
kidneys
ureters
ao
ivc
structures within the posterior pararenal space
blood and lymph
which adrenal gland is more superior to the kidney?
which one is more medial to the kidney?
right adrenal = more superior
left adrenal = more medial
what is zonal anatomy of the retroperitoneum used for?
describe injuries and facilitate management of the injuries
how many zones of the retroperitoneum
3
zone 1 - cetromedial
zone 2 - lateral
zone 3 - pelvic
zone 1 - centromedial
great vessels
pancreas
duodenum
zone 2 - lateral
kidneys
renal vessels
ureters
ascending colon
descending colon
colic flexures
zone 3 - pelvic
whole pelvis
pelvic walls
rectosigmoid colon
iliac vessels
genitals
adrenal glands size
3-6cm long x 3-6mm thick x 2-4 cm wide
what do the adrenal glands produce?
hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions
where is the adrenal cortex
outer region and largest part