right subhepatic recess Morison's pouch hepatorenal recess of subhepatic space UBERON:0006343 EMAPA:18050 The hepatorenal recess or subhepatic recess is the space that separates the liver from the right kidney. As a potential space, the recess is not filled with fluid under normal conditions. However, fluid can collect in this space in circumstances where the abdomen fills with fluid, such as hemoperitoneum. This fluid may be seen on ultrasound or computed tomography (CT scan). Wikipedia:Hepatorenal_recess_of_subhepatic_space MA:0000450 right posterior subphrenic space pouch of Morison Morison's pouch hepatorenal recess hepatorenal fossa recessus hepatorenalis recessi subhepatici Morison pouch recessus hepatorenalis right hepatic recess FMA:14715 pouch of Morrison right subhepatic space subhepatic recess