The Okabayashi space (or medial division of the pararectal space) is an anatomical potential space in the pelvis.

The ureter divides the pararectal space into the Okabayashi space medially and the Latzko space laterally.

Borders

Dorsal - Levator ani Superior - Uterine artery Superior / Ventral- Posterior leaf of the broad ligament Medial - Rectum Lateral - Ureter

Contents

Inferior hypogastric plexus - The parasympathetic nerve supply to the bladder

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