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Peritoneum vs Retroperitoneum - What's the difference?

peritoneum | retroperitoneum |


In anatomy|lang=en terms the difference between peritoneum and retroperitoneum

is that peritoneum is (anatomy) in mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera while retroperitoneum is (anatomy) the space in the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum.

As nouns the difference between peritoneum and retroperitoneum

is that peritoneum is (anatomy) in mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera while retroperitoneum is (anatomy) the space in the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum.

Taxonomy vs Retroperitoneum - What's the difference?

taxonomy | retroperitoneum |


As nouns the difference between taxonomy and retroperitoneum

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while retroperitoneum is (anatomy) the space in the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum.