Emakapõie

Emakapõie, also known as the uterine pouch or vesicouterine pouch, is an anatomical space within the female pelvic cavity. It is formed by the peritoneum, the serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. Specifically, the emakapõie is located between the anterior surface of the uterus and the posterior surface of the urinary bladder. It is the deepest part of the peritoneal cavity in females anterior to the uterus.

This anatomical space is a significant landmark during gynecological procedures and imaging. Its presence and characteristics can be assessed through ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI. In certain pathological conditions, such as pelvic inflammatory disease or the presence of free fluid in the abdomen, the emakapõie can become distended or contain abnormal substances.

The emakapõie is one of two peritoneal fossae in females, the other being the rectouterine pouch (pouch of Douglas), located posterior to the uterus. The relative positions of the uterus, bladder, and rectum, along with the peritoneal reflections, define these spaces. The emakapõie is a normal anatomical feature and does not typically cause symptoms unless involved in a pathological process. Its assessment is routine in the evaluation of pelvic masses, infections, and ascites.