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Incorrect. The lower third of the rectum is completely extraperitoneal.
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e
Complete peritoneal covering
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Incorrect. No part of the posterior rectum is covered by peritoneum
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d
Peritoneal covering on the posterior aspect
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Correct. The lower third lies below the pelvic peritoneum meaning it has no extraperitoneal covering itself.
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a
Completely extraperitoneal
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Incorrect. This describes the peritoneal covering of the upper third of the rectum
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c
Anterolateral peritoneal covering
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Incorrect. This is the peritoneal covering of the middle third of the rectum
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b
Peritoneum on anterior aspect
Concept
Chapter
2693
4097
Rectum
Topic
197
Abdominal anatomy
13141
Which of the following best describes the peritoneal covering in the lower third of the rectum?
a