Describe the contents and structures typically found in the retroperitoneal space, including lymph nodes, fat, vessels of the abdomen and pelvis, ureters, and segments of the colon.
Multiple Choice:
a) The retroperitoneal space houses the liver, spleen, and kidneys.
b) Lymph nodes, fat, vessels of the abdomen and pelvis, ureters, and segments of the colon are not typically found in the retroperitoneal space.
c) The retroperitoneal space contains only blood vessels and no other anatomical structures.
d) Structures such as lymph nodes, fat, vessels, ureters, and segments of the colon are commonly located in the retroperitoneal space.