German: retroperitoneal
Retroperitoneal is a term used to discribe structures and organs which are just anteriorly coverd by peritoneum.
The classification is given by the different development of the organs within the abdominal cavity.
Primarily retroperitoneal organs develop and remain anteriorly covered by peritoneum. They are:
Secondarily retroperitoneal organs develop first intraperitoneal but they become retroperitoneal during embryogenesis. They are:
A mnemonic for retroperitoneal organs is SAD PUCKER.
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