Fig. 7From: MRI anatomy of the rectum: key concepts important for rectal cancer staging and treatment planningSagittal T2-weighted MR images demonstrating the anterior peritoneal reflection in a male individual (without rectal cancer), at the top of the seminal vesicles (a) and in a female (without rectal cancer) where it is located at the level of Douglas’ pouch (b). The peritoneal reflection can be recognised as a thin V-shaped “fold” (arrows)Back to article page