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Anatomic space

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is a space (cavity or gap). Anatomic spaces are often landmarks to find other important structures. When they fill with gases (such as air) or liquids (such as blood) in pathological ways, they can suffer conditions such as
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events). In other words, they are like an empty plastic bag that has not been opened (two walls collapsed against each other; no interior
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includes a list of related items that share the same name (or similar names).
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Examples of anatomic spaces (or potential spaces) include:
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until opened) or a balloon that has not been inflated.
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set index article
internal link
anatomy
pneumothorax
edema
pericardial effusion
potential spaces
physiologic
pathophysiologic
volume
Axillary space
Buccal space
Canine space
Cystohepatic triangle
Deep perineal space
Deep temporal space
Epidural space
Extraperitoneal space
Fascial spaces of the head and neck
Infratemporal space
Intercostal space
Intermembrane space
Interstitial spaces
Mental space
Pericardial space
Intraperitoneal space
Pleural space
Potential space
Pterygomandibular space

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