Concept Information

Rectovaginal space

Anatomical Terms Info - Concept Id (ATI-ConceptId / ATICID)

7455

Foundational Model of Anatomy Id(s) (FMAIDs)

No FmaIds

Reason why this concept/structure should be present on this site

Essential in explaining the sacrospinous ligament fixation procedure

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Change history

by: August Oudshoorn, MD., Netherlands  [Change Id: 104695]
NEW Structure/Concept:This new Concept [ATI-ConceptId:7455]
SET (or ADDED) Definition or Description:Space containing loose connective tissue that is located between the [rectum] and the [posterior vaginal wall] that extends from the superior part of the [perineal body] up to the [pouch of Douglas] inferior to the [cervix] and is demarcated laterally by the rectal pillars.
SET (or ADDED) Term for this Structure/Concept:Rectovaginal space
Primary Term:Rectovaginal space
Reason why this concept/structure should be present on this site:Essential in explaining the sacrospinous ligament fixation procedure
Real/Virtual:Physical structure (including spaces) or referring to something physical, such as an area, shape, line, etc.
Observation Scale:Macroscopic
Developmental Phase:Unknown
Normal/Variation:Normal / canonic
Singular/Plural:Singular
Repetition Pattern:Occurs only once in the body
Left/right specific:Generic (side not specified)
Numbered:This concept/structure is NOT numbered
SET (or ADDED) Contributor:August Oudshoorn, MD., None, Netherlands
SET (or ADDED) Link/Relation:Rectal pillars [ATI-ConceptId: 7454] overlaps spatially with Rectovaginal space [ATI-ConceptId: 7455]
by: August Oudshoorn, MD., Netherlands  [Change Id: 104696]
CHANGED Definition or Description [Space containing loose connective tissue...] INTO:Space containing loose connective tissue that is located between the [rectum] and the [posterior vaginal wall] that extends from the superior part of the [perineal body] up to the [pouch of Douglas] inferior to the [cervix] and is demarcated laterally by the [rectal pillars].