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The major organs of the abdomen include the small intestine, large intestine, and stomach. Together, these three turn nutrients into usable energy, as well as help dispose of solid waste.
The belly (abdomen) is the largest space (cavity) in the body. It lies between the chest and the pelvis, holding many of the body’s organs. These include the liver, stomach, and intestines. The groin is the area in the body where the upper thighs meet the lowest part of the abdomen.
The abdomen is the body region found between the thorax and the pelvis. Its superior aperture faces towards the thorax, enclosed by the diaphragm. Inferiorly the abdomen is open to the pelvis, communicating through the superior pelvic aperture (pelvic inlet).
The inguinal region, also known as the groin, is an anatomical space in the lower portion of the anterior abdominal wall, located superior to the thigh, lateral to the pubic tubercle, and inferomedial to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS).
The main bones in the abdominal region are the ribs. The rib cage protects vital internal organs. There are 12 pairs of ribs and they attach to the spine. There are seven upper ribs, known as ...
Your abdominal muscles are strong bands of muscles lining the walls of your abdomen (trunk of your body). They’re located toward the front of your body, between your ribs and your pelvis. Your abdominal muscles have many important roles, including supporting your trunk, helping with movement and holding your organs in place.
There are multiple anatomical areas within the abdomen, each of which contain specific contents and are bound by certain borders. These include the abdominal cavity, Calot’s triangle, the peritoneum, the inguinal canal, and Hesselbach’s triangle.