Abdomen & Pelvis · NEET PG Preparation Anatomy
During a routine pelvic examination, a physician palpates the structures in the female pelvis. Which of the following peritoneal recesses represents…
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easy · MCQ · Q-328590
During a routine pelvic examination, a physician palpates the structures in the female pelvis. Which of the following peritoneal recesses represents the lowest point of the abdominopelvic cavity in a standing female?
- A.Vesicouterine pouch
- B.Rectouterine pouch of DouglasCorrect answer
- C.Rectovesical pouch
- D.Paracolic gutter
Solution
In females, the rectouterine pouch (pouch of Douglas) is the lowest part of the peritoneal cavity, located between the uterus and the rectum. Fluid and pathological collections in the abdomen or pelvis tend to accumulate here.
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