| Rectovaginal fascia | |
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 Sagittal section of the lower part of a female trunk, right segment. (Rectovaginal fascia not labeled, but region is visible.)
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 Median sagittal section of female pelvis. (Rectovaginal fascia not labeled, but region is visible.)
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| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | fascia rectovaginalis |
| TA98 | A04.5.03.004F |
| TA2 | 3832 |
| FMA | 19934 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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.
Clinical significance
Perforations in it can lead to rectocele.