Unit 3 - Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineum: Pelvic Spaces (Ex. III)

Question 1

rectovesical pouch

Answer 1

MALES
between bladder and rectum
lowest point in male peritoneal cavity

Question 2

vesicouterine pouch

Answer 2

FEMALES

between bladder and uterus

Question 3

rectouterine pouch (of Douglas)

Answer 3

FEMALES
between uterus and rectum
lowest point of female peritoneal cavity

Question 4

subperitoneal recesses ==> retropubic space, rectorectal space

Answer 4

extraperitoneal spaces
continuous w/ retroperitoneum of abdomen
filled w/ endopelvic fascia

Question 5

retropubic space (prevesical space; “space of Retzius”)

Answer 5

between pubic symphysis and bladder

Question 6

rectorectal space (presacral space)

Answer 6

between rectum and sacrum

Question 7

rectovesical septum

Answer 7

MALES
separates rectum from seminal vesicles and prostate
lower part: rectoprostatic fascia
double-layered peritoneal septum - from rectovesical pouch to perineum

Question 8

rectovaginal septum

Answer 8

separates rectum from vagina

double-layered peritoneal septum - descends from rectouterine pouch to perineum

Question 9

peritoneal recesses ==> rectovesical, vesicouterine, and rectouterine

Answer 9

intraperitoneal spaces continuous w/ peritoneal cavity of abdomen
lined by visceral peritoneum of pelvic organs
normally occupied by loops of SI and peritoneal fluid