Newell R L
Anatomy Unit, School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, UK.
Clin Anat. 1999;12(1):66-9. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1098-2353(1999)12:1<66::AID-CA9>3.0.CO;2-H.
The meaning and usefulness of the phrase "an anatomical space" are questioned. The concept of anatomical space is examined from historical, developmental, and topographical viewpoints. The validity of the idea and usage of the term "potential space" is discussed. The criterion of Haines (1991) is adopted, that only "spaces" or "cavities" that are lined with a "mesothelial" layer and that can repeatedly be opened up without tissue damage should be considered "true potential spaces." A plea is made that all other anatomical "spaces" be designated "compartments."
“解剖学间隙”这一表述的含义及实用性受到质疑。从历史、发育和局部解剖学的角度审视了解剖学间隙的概念。讨论了“潜在间隙”这一概念及术语使用的有效性。采用了海恩斯（1991年）的标准，即只有那些内衬“间皮”层且能在不造成组织损伤的情况下反复打开的“间隙”或“腔隙”才应被视为“真正的潜在间隙”。有人呼吁将所有其他解剖学“间隙”称为“间隔”。
