Supravesical fossa
Supravesical fossa is an anatomical term referring to a specific area in the human body. It is one of the three fossae located in the anterior abdominal wall. The other two fossae are the medial inguinal fossa and the lateral inguinal fossa.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "supravesical" is derived from the Latin words "supra," meaning "above," and "vesica," meaning "bladder." Therefore, "supravesical fossa" literally translates to "the fossa above the bladder."
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The supravesical fossa is located between the median umbilical ligament and the medial umbilical ligament. It is a depression in the parietal peritoneum, which is the outer layer of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal wall.
The supravesical fossa is of clinical importance because it is a potential site for internal hernias, specifically supravesical hernias. These hernias occur when a part of the intestine protrudes into the supravesical fossa.
Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]
The supravesical fossa is a common site for the occurrence of internal hernias, specifically supravesical hernias. These hernias occur when a part of the intestine protrudes into the supravesical fossa. This can cause severe abdominal pain and other complications if not treated promptly.
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