Douglas pouch


rec·to·u·ter·ine pouch

[TA] a pocket formed by the deflection of the peritoneum from the rectum to the uterus. Synonym(s): excavatio rectouterina [TA], cavum douglasi, cul-de-sac (2) , Douglas cul-de-sac, Douglas pouch, pouch of Douglas, rectovaginouterine pouch

Doug·las pouch

, Douglas space (dug'lăs powch, spās) Rectouterine pouch lined with parietal peritoneum; mass in this area is palpable during rectal examination.

Douglas, James

(dug'las) Scottish anatomist, 1675–1742

Douglas cul-de-sac

The peritoneal space or pouch that lies behind the uterus and in front of the rectum. Synonym: cul-de-sac (2); Douglas pouch; rectouterine pouch

Douglas fold

The arcuate line of the sheath of the rectus abdominis muscle.

Douglas line

A crescent-shaped line at the lower limit of the posterior sheath of the rectus abdominis muscle. It is sometimes indistinct.

Douglas pouch

Douglas cul-de-sac.

Douglas,

James, Scottish anatomist in London, 1675-1742. cavum douglasi - Synonym(s): Douglas cul-de-sacDouglas abscess - suppuration in Douglas pouch.Douglas cul-de-sac - a pocket formed by the deflection of the peritoneum from the rectum to the uterus. Synonym(s): cavum douglasi; Douglas pouch; rectouterine pouchDouglas fold - a fold of peritoneum, containing the rectouterine muscle, forming the lateral boundary of the rectouterine (Douglas) pouch. Synonym(s): sacrouterine foldDouglas line - a crescentic line that marks the lower limit of the posterior layer of the sheath of the rectus abdominis muscle. Synonym(s): arcuate line of rectus sheathDouglas pouch - Synonym(s): Douglas cul-de-sac