Retropubic space

Retropubic space
	Male pelvic organs seen from right side. (Retropubic space visible but not labeled.)
	Vertical section of bladder, penis, and urethra. (Retropubic space visible but not labeled.)
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Identifiers
Latin	spatium retropubicum
TA	A10.1.01.003
FMA	22060
	Anatomical terminology

Retropubic space is the extraperitoneal space between the pubic symphysis and the urinary bladder. The retropubic space is preperitoneal space, behind the transversalis fascia and in front of peritoneum.

It is also known as the "Cave of Retzius" or "Retzius' space", named after the Swedish anatomist Anders Retzius (1796-1860).

External links

Anatomy photo:44:04-0102 at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center - "The Male Pelvis: The Urinary Bladder"

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