Chapter 1; Peritoneal Recesses
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Vesicouterine Space
-aka *anterior cul de sac* -located anterior to the uterusand posterior urinary bladder
Rectouterine Space
-aka *posterior cul de ac* -aka *pouch of douglas* -located posterior to the uterine cervix and and anterior to the rectum. -*most dependent recess and most common site for free peritoneal fluid to collect*
Space of Retzius
-aka retropubic or prevesical space -*between the pubic bone and anterior urinary bladder wall* -fluid is rarely seen in this space -masses in the space of retzius will displace bladder posteriorly
