A small area behind the abdominal cavity that is filled with fatty tissues around the kidney is known as the ________.
A. peritoneal cavity
B. abdominopelvic cavity
C. retroperitoneal space
D. flank
Answer:C
A small area behind the abdominal cavity that is filled with fatty tissues around the kidney is known as the ________.
A. peritoneal cavity B. abdominopelvic cavity C. retroperitoneal space D. flank
Explanation: A) There is no such thing as the peritoneal cavity. The peritoneum is the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity.