rectovesical pouch

excavatio rectovesicalis

Between the rectum and the bladder the peritoneal cavity forms, in the male, a pouch, the rectovesical excavation (or rectovesical pouch), the bottom of which is slightly below the level of the upper ends of the vesiculae seminalesbi. e. , about 7.5 cm. from the orifice of the anus. its lowest part membranous partition called Rectoprostatic fascia. The corresponding structure in women is the rectouterine pouch.

Type Organ
Parent Structure anatomical cavity
Latin Name excavatio rectovesicalis
FMA ID 14727

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rectovesical pouch?
Between the rectum and the bladder the peritoneal cavity forms, in the male, a pouch, the rectovesical excavation (or rectovesical pouch), the bottom of which is slightly below the level of the upper ends of the vesiculae seminalesbi. e. , about 7.5 cm. from the orifice of the anus. its lowest part
What is the Latin name for the rectovesical pouch?
The Latin name for the rectovesical pouch is excavatio rectovesicalis.

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