retropubic space


ret·ro·pu·bic space

[TA] the area of loose connective tissue between the bladder with its related fascia and the pubis and anterior abdominal wall. Synonym(s): spatium retropubicum [TA], cavum retzii, prevesical space, Retzius cavity, Retzius space

ret·ro·pu·bic space

(ret'rō-pyū'bik spās) [TA] The area of loose connective tissue between the bladder with its related fascia and the pubis and anterior abdominal wall.

Retzius,

Anders A., Swedish anatomist and anthropologist, 1796-1860. cavum retzii - Synonym(s): space of RetziusRetzius cavity - Synonym(s): space of RetziusRetzius fibers - stiff fibers in Deiters cells.Retzius gyrus - the intralimbic gyrus in the cortical portion of the rhinencephalon.Retzius ligament - the deep attachment of the inferior extensor retinaculum in the tarsal sinus. Synonym(s): fundiform ligament of footRetzius space - Synonym(s): space of RetziusRetzius veins - portacaval anastomoses. Synonym(s): Ruysch veinsspace of Retzius - the area of loose connective tissue between the bladder with its related fascia and the pubis and anterior abdominal wall. Synonym(s): cavum retzii; retropubic space; Retzius cavity; Retzius space