space of Retzius


space of Retzius

An area in the lower portion of the abdomen between the bladder and pubic bones and bounded superiorly by the peritoneum. It contains areolar tissue, fat, and a plexus of veins. See also: Retzius, Anders Adolf

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