Deck 16: Retroperitoneum

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The retroperitoneal space is the area between the:

A) anterior portion of the parietal peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall muscles.
B) posterior portion of the parietal peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall muscles.
C) anterior portion of the parietal peritoneum and the anterior abdominal wall muscles.
D) posterior portion of the visceral peritoneum.

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The iliopsoas muscle, ureter, and branches of the inferior vena cava, aorta, and their lymphatics is in the:

A) perirenal space.
B) anterior pararenal space.
C) retrofascial space.
D) posterior pararenal space.

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All of the following structures are located in the retroperitoneum except the:

A) kidney.
B) aorta.
C) psoas muscle.
D) spleen.

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Deck 16: Retroperitoneum

The retroperitoneal space is the area between the:

The iliopsoas muscle, ureter, and branches of the inferior vena cava, aorta, and their lymphatics is in the:

A) perirenal space.
B) anterior pararenal space.
C) retrofascial space.
D) posterior pararenal space.

All of the following structures are located in the retroperitoneum except the:

A) kidney.
B) aorta.
C) psoas muscle.
D) spleen.

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