[Anatomic characteristics of pelvic fascia and ligaments in computerized tomography]. 1994

R Pozzi Mucelli, and I Shariat Razavi
Istituto di Radiologia, Università, Trieste.

The pelvic fascia consists of two layers, the parietal and the visceral layers I whose appendages represented by various septa and ligaments subdivide the pelvis in intra- and extraperitoneal spaces. These structures are extremely thin but can be demonstrated thanks to the high-quality images obtained with the latest CT scanners and to the good natural contrast of pelvic fat. To assess the visibility of the anatomic features of these structures, 50 patients with no pelvic conditions which could affect the thickness of the pelvic fasciae and ligaments were examined with CT. The pelvic visceral fascia was clearly demonstrated in 60% of cases, the rectovesical and rectovaginal septa and the medial umbilical ligaments were demonstrated in 100% and 92% of cases, respectively. The umbilico-prevesical fascia and the lateral umbilical ligaments were poorly demonstrated. The depiction of these structures improves the knowledge of pelvic anatomy and yields major pieces of information to better understand several pelvic conditions.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008022 Ligaments Shiny, flexible bands of fibrous tissue connecting together articular extremities of bones. They are pliant, tough, and inextensile. Interosseal Ligament,Interosseous Ligament,Interosseal Ligaments,Interosseous Ligaments,Ligament,Ligament, Interosseal,Ligament, Interosseous
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D010388 Pelvis The space or compartment surrounded by the pelvic girdle (bony pelvis). It is subdivided into the greater pelvis and LESSER PELVIS. The pelvic girdle is formed by the PELVIC BONES and SACRUM. Pelvic Region,Region, Pelvic
D005205 Fascia Layers of connective tissue of variable thickness. The superficial fascia is found immediately below the skin; the deep fascia invests MUSCLES, nerves, and other organs.
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D000369 Aged, 80 and over Persons 80 years of age and older. Oldest Old

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