Retropubic space
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Retropubic space is the extraperitoneal space
between the pubic symphysis
and urinary bladder
.
It is also known as "Retzius' space", after Anders Retzius
.
Extraperitoneal space
The extraperitoneal space is the portion of the abdomen and pelvis which does not lie within peritoneum.It includes:* Retroperitoneal space, situated posteriorly to the peritoneum* Preperitoneal space, situated anteriorly to the peritoneum...
between the pubic symphysis
Pubic symphysis
The pubic symphysis or symphysis pubis is the midline cartilaginous joint uniting the superior rami of the left and right pubic bones. It is located anterior to the urinary bladder and superior to the external genitalia; for females it is above the vulva and for males it is above the penis...
and urinary bladder
Urinary bladder
The urinary bladder is the organ that collects urine excreted by the kidneys before disposal by urination. A hollow muscular, and distensible organ, the bladder sits on the pelvic floor...
.
It is also known as "Retzius' space", after Anders Retzius
Anders Retzius
Anders Retzius , was a Swedish professor of anatomy and a supervisor at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm....
.