The retroperitoneal space (retroperitoneum) is the anatomical space (sometimes a potential space) behind (retro) the peritoneum. It has no specific delineating anatomical structures.

Jul 24, 2023 · The retroperitoneum is an anatomical space located behind the abdominal or peritoneal cavity. Abdominal organs that are not suspended by the mesentery and lie between the abdominal …

Dec 9, 2023 · Unlike organs in the peritoneal cavity, retroperitoneal organs have only one side covered by the peritoneum, making them somewhat hidden. This space contains vital organs and structures, …

Aug 18, 2025 · Organs in the retroperitoneal space are either partially or not at all covered by the peritoneum, which gives them a fixed position unlike those suspended within the cavity. The …

The retroperitoneal space (retroperitoneum) is the anatomical space (sometimes a potential space) in the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum. It has no specific delineating anatomical structures. …

The retroperitoneum is the part of the abdominal cavity that lies between the posterior parietal peritoneum anteriorly and the posterior abdominal wall 4. It is C-shaped on axial cross-sections with …

The area in the back of the abdomen behind the peritoneum (the tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). The organs in the retroperitoneum include the adrenal …

The somatic sensory and motor nerves of the lower abdomen and lower extremities originate in the retroperitoneum. They form the lumbosacral plexus from the anterior rami of the lumbar and sacral …

The retroperitoneum, bound by the diaphragm, pelvis, peritoneum, and posterolateral body walls, is an anatomical region housing different organ systems and a wide variety of both benign and malignant …

Dec 13, 2023 · The retroperitoneum is a space within the abdominal cavity between the posterior parietal peritoneum and the transversalis fascia of the posterior abdominal wall. [1 - 3] It is bounded …