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What is the descriptive term used when abdominal organs are not located within the peritoneal cavity?.

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retroperitoneal

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The structures within the intraperitoneal space are called "intraperitoneal" (e.g., the stomach and intestines), the structures in the abdominal cavity that are located behind the intraperitoneal space are called "retroperitoneal" (e.g., the kidneys),

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