Naming and Etymology
It is also known by the names Douglas pouch, Douglas cavity, Douglas space and Douglas cul-de-sac.
It is named after the Scottish anatomist Dr. James Douglas (1675–1742) who extensively explored this region of the female body. Three other nearby anatomical structures are also named for him - the Douglas fold, the Douglas line and the Douglas septum.
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