Subphrenic space
Recessus subphrenicus
Definition
The subphrenic space is a peritoneal that lies immediately inferior to the diaphragm and superior to the liver or the spleen.
The subphrenic space is separated into right and left subphrenic spaces by the falciform ligament:
The right subphrenic space is limited medially by the falciform ligament and posteriorly by the coronary ligament and relates directly to the anatomical right lobe of the liver.
The left subphrenic space is larger than the right subphrenic space. It relates to the anterior parts of the cardia and fundus of the stomach, the diaphragmatic surface of the spleen and the diaphragmatic surface of left lobe of the liver. It is limited posteriorly by the left triangular ligament and inferomedially by the lienogastric, lienorenal and phrenicocolic ligaments.
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