Retropubic space

Retropubic space

Infobox Anatomy
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Latin = spatium retropubicum
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Caption = Male pelvic organs seen from right side. (Retropubic space visible but not labeled.)



Caption2 = Vertical section of bladder, penis, and urethra. (Retropubic space visible but not labeled.)
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DorlandsPre = s_16
DorlandsSuf = 12746644

Retropubic space is a location between the pubic symphysis and urinary bladder.

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

It is a component of extraperitoneal space.

External links

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* - "The Male Pelvis: The Urinary Bladder"


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