Question

Peritoneum spaces in the pelvis include what in 2 pouches in males and females, and which pouch can be drained through the posterior fornix?

A) Rectovesical pouch and vesicouterine pouch; Rectovesical pouch
B) Rectovesical pouch and rectouterine pouch; Rectouterine pouch
C) Rectouterine pouch and vesicouterine pouch; Vesicouterine pouch
D) Rectovesical pouch and vesicouterine pouch; Vesicouterine pouch

Answer 1

The peritoneum spaces in the pelvis include two pouches in males and females. The pouch that can be drained through the posterior fornix is the rectouterine pouch.

Step-by-step explanation:

The peritoneum spaces in the pelvis are divided into two pouches for both males and females. In males, these pouches are called the rectovesical pouch and the vesicouterine pouch. In females, they are called the rectovesical pouch and the rectouterine pouch. The pouch that can be drained through the posterior fornix is the rectouterine pouch.