Rectouterine pouch (rectouterine excavation, pouch of Douglas) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub скачать в хорошем качестве

Rectouterine pouch (rectouterine excavation, pouch of Douglas) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub

In this tutorial, we will be looking at one of the anatomical spaces found in the female peritoneal cavity - the rectouterine pouch, also known as the Pouch of Douglas. Refresh your memory of the female pelvis here: https://khub.me/00dby Oh, are you struggling with learning anatomy? We created the ★ Ultimate Anatomy Study Guide ★ to help you kick some gluteus maximus in any topic. Completely free. Download yours today: https://khub.me/b4mqa As mentioned, the rectouterine pouch is also known as the rectovaginal pouch or pouch of Douglas. Other names include the rectovaginal pouch, rectouterine cul-de-sac, Douglas space, Douglas cavity & Ehrhardt–Cole recess. It is a deep extension of the peritoneum between the posterior wall of uterus and the rectum in females. 1:47 Borders of the rectouterine pouch The rectouterine pouch normally contains a small amount of fluid throughout the menstrual cycle, in particular around the time ovulation. As it is the deepest point of the abdominopelvic cavity in women, it can be susceptible to infection and collection of other fluids. 2:07 Clinical significance of the rectouterine pouch. The homologue of the rectouterine pouch in males is known as the rectovescial pouch. Want to test your knowledge on the rectouterine pouch? Take this quiz on the female pelvis: https://khub.me/uuf57 Read more on the anatomical spaces of the pelvic cavity here in this detailed article: https://khub.me/l77jm For more engaging video tutorials, interactive quizzes, articles and an atlas of Human anatomy and histology, go to https://khub.me/8el9x