Sagittal section of the lower part of a female trunk, right segment. (Rectovaginal fascia not labeled, but region is visible.)
Median sagittal section of female pelvis. (Rectovaginal fascia not labeled, but region is visible.)
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Identifiers
Latin
fascia rectovaginalis
TA98
A04.5.03.004F
TA2
3832
FMA
19934
Anatomical terminology
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The rectovaginal fascia (often called rectovaginal septum or sometimes fascia of Otto) is a thin structure separating the vagina and the rectum. This corresponds to the rectoprostatic fascia in the male.[1]
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