Changes

*Organs are described as retroperitoneal if they are located behind the parietal peritoneum.  

*Organs are described as retroperitoneal if they are located behind the parietal peritoneum.  

*Retroperitoneal organs include:

*Retroperitoneal organs include:

**Kidneys

**[[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology|Kidneys]]

**Adrenal glands

**[[Endocrine System - Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|Adrenal glands]]

**Ureter

**[[Ureters - Anatomy & Physiology|Ureter]]

**Urinary Bladder

**[[Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|Urinary Bladder]]

**Part of Oesophagus

**Part of [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology|Oesophagus]]

**Rectum

**[[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|Rectum]]

**Ovaries

**[[Female Reproductive Tract -The Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|Ovaries]]

**Uterus

**[[Female Reproductive Tract - The Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|Uterus]]

**Aorta

**Aorta

**Caudal Vena Cava

**Caudal Vena Cava