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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.
Picture of Abdomen The abdominal cavity is the part of the body that houses the stomach, liver , pancreas, kidneys, gallbladder, spleen, and the large and small intestines . The diaphragm marks the top of the abdomen and the horizontal line at the level of the top of the pelvis marks the bottom.
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.
The region of the trunk that lies between the diaphragm above the pelvic inlet below is referred to as Abdomen that is divided into nine regions by two vertical and two horizontal lines. Each vertical line passes through mid-point between anterior superior iliac spine and symphysis pubis.
3D interactive models and tutorials on the anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis. Learn about the blood vessels, organs, nerves and peritoneal cavity.
In this section, learn more about the anatomy of the abdomen- its areas, bones, muscles, the gastrointestinal tract, accessory organs and the abdominal vasculature.
We focused especially on the diagrams of the abdominal digestive system (oesophagus is described on the modules about the thorax and oral cavity/pharynx on the ENT modules). 84 anatomical diagrams and histological images with over 300 labeled anatomical parts.
There are 12 major anatomy systems: Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Endocrine, Nervous, Respiratory, Immune/Lymphatic, Urinary, Female Reproductive, Male Reproductive, Integumentary. Select a system below to get started.
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 digestive organs interact with one another. Read on about what digestive organs are in the abdomen, how they interact, and common problems that can occur.