Preferred Label : right subhepatic recess;
Uberon definition : The hepatorenal recess or subhepatic recess is the space that separates the liver
from the right kidney. As a potential space, the recess is not filled with fluid under
normal conditions. However, fluid can collect in this space in circumstances where
the abdomen fills with fluid, such as hemoperitoneum. This fluid may be seen on ultrasound
or computed tomography (CT scan).;
Uberon synonym : right posterior subphrenic space; recessus hepatorenalis; Morison's pouch; right subhepatic space; hepatorenal recess of subhepatic space; right hepatic recess; hepatorenal fossa;
Uberon related term : pouch of Morison; Morison pouch; Morison's pouch; hepatorenal recess; pouch of Morrison;
Origin ID : 0006343;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
The hepatorenal recess or subhepatic recess is the space that separates the liver
from the right kidney. As a potential space, the recess is not filled with fluid under
normal conditions. However, fluid can collect in this space in circumstances where
the abdomen fills with fluid, such as hemoperitoneum. This fluid may be seen on ultrasound
or computed tomography (CT scan).
