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Retropubic space

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Latin
  
spatium retropubicum

TA
  
A10.1.01.003

Dorlands/Elsevier
  
s_16/12746644

FMA
  
22060

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

Retropubic space Anatomy of the Retropubic Space Clinical Gate

It is also known as "Cave of Retzius" or "Retzius' space", after Anders Retzius.

Retropubic space Anatomy of the Retropubic Space Clinical Gate

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