perivesical space

An extraperitoneal space circumscribed by the umbilicovesical fascia anterior and laterally, and rectovaginal (in females) or rectovesical (in males) septum posteriorly, it encounters the urachus, obliterated umbilical vessels, urinary bladder and the lower uterine segment or seminal vesicles.

Type Bone
Parent Structure extraperitoneal space

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What is the perivesical space?
An extraperitoneal space circumscribed by the umbilicovesical fascia anterior and laterally, and rectovaginal (in females) or rectovesical (in males) septum posteriorly, it encounters the urachus, obliterated umbilical vessels, urinary bladder and the lower uterine segment or seminal vesicles.

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