Things in peritoneal cavities

Question 1

Intraperitoneal

Answer 1

• stomach
• first part of duodenum
• jejunum
• ileum
• cecum
• appendix
• transverse colon
• sigmoid colon
• upper 1/3 of rectum
• liver
• spleen
  In women:
• uterus
• fallopian tubes
• ovaries

Question 2

Retroperitoneal (primary)

Answer 2

• kidneys
• ureters (except the end)
• renal vessels
• gonadal vessels
• IVC
• aorta
• adrenal glands

Question 3

Retroperitoneal (secondary)

Answer 3

• rest of the duodenum
• ascending colon
• descending colon
• middle 1/3 of rectum
• pancreas

Question 4

Subperitoneal

Answer 4

• Lower 1/3 of rectum
• urinary bladder
• ends of ureters
• urethera
• vagina