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Anatomy of Spaces & Potential Spaces of the Abdomen & Pelvis

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Anatomy of Spaces & Potential Spaces of the Abdomen & Pelvis

0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Cost: Free

Expires: 12/31/2028

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Course Overview

This lecture covers the rarely discussed fatty structures, spaces, and potential spaces of the abdomen and pelvis. It provides information that allows the radiologist to narrow his/her differential diagnosis and/or identify likely sights of primary disease, even if invisible by imaging. This lecture covers the rarely discussed fatty structures, spaces, and potential spaces of the abdomen and pelvis. It provides information that allows the radiologist to narrow his/her differential diagnosis and/or identify likely sights of primary disease, even if invisible by imaging.

Learning Objectives

 

1. Discuss the anatomy of the mesenteries and omenta.

2. Review the peritoneal spaces and their boundaries.

3. Review retroperitoneal spaces and potential spaces.


 

 
For New Users

If you haven't accessed the vRad Radiology Education platform before, you will be prompted to complete a one-time registration process which allows you to access this course, and all other free CME courses vRad offers.

Audience and Claiming Credit

This course has been designed for radiologists. A certificate awarding credit will be issued to participants who have reviewed the entire presentation and correctly answered the post-test question.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and vRad Radiology Education. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Minnesota Medical Association designated this online course review for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

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