hepatorenal recess of subhepatic space


hep·a·to·re·nal re·cess of subhepatic space

[TA] the deep recess of the subhepatic space of the peritoneal cavity on the right side extending upward between the liver in front and the kidney and suprarenal behind; this is a gravity-dependent portion of the peritoneal cavity when it is in the supine position; fluids drain from the omental bursa into here. Synonym(s): recessus hepatorenalis recessus subhepatici [TA], hepatorenal pouch, Morison pouch