APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

RENAL TRACT AND RETROPERITONEUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The bladder is in the pelvic cavity, behind the ____ and beneath the parietal peritoneum
A
stomach
B
pubic symphysis
C
small intestine
D
gallbladder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The rectum is located at the back of the pelvis, in the curve of the sacrum and coccyx; the bladder is in front, behind the pubic symphysis. The pelvic cavity also contains major arteries, veins, muscles, and nerves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Neck of bladder: Lies 3-4 cm behind lower part of symphysis pubis and rests on the prostate in the male. It has the urethral orifice.

Detailed explanation-3: -The space below contains the bladder, rectum, and part of the descending colon. In females, the pelvis also houses the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

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