Pouch
Pouch (Medicine)
Pouch (/paʊtʃ/), in the field of medicine, refers to a small bag-like structure within the body. It can be a part of various organs and systems, serving different functions depending on its location.
Etymology
The term "pouch" originates from the Old French word "pouche", which means a small bag. In medical terminology, it has been used to describe various bag-like structures within the body since the late 14th century.
Types of Pouches
There are several types of pouches in the human body, including:
- Douglas' Pouch: Also known as the rectouterine pouch, it is the deepest point of the female peritoneal cavity.
- Rathke's Pouch: A part of the developing pituitary gland in the embryo.
- Heister's Pouch: Small pouches or sacculations in the neck of the gallbladder.
- Pouch of Morison: Also known as the hepatorenal recess, it is the space that exists between the liver and the right kidney.
Related Terms
- Peritoneal Cavity: The space within the abdomen that contains the intestines, the stomach, and the liver. It is divided into two portions, with pouches being part of this division.
- Embryo: An early stage in the development of a multicellular organism. In humans, it is the developmental stage from the time of fertilization until the end of the eighth week of gestation.
- Gallbladder: A small pouch-like organ that stores bile produced by the liver.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pouch
- Wikipedia's article - Pouch
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