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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. There are seven upper ribs, known as...
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 digestive organs in the abdomen work together to absorb nutrients and move food through the digestion process. They include the stomach, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, intestines, and...
The abdomen is the part of the body that contains all of the structures between the thorax (chest) and the pelvis, and is separated from the thorax via the diaphragm. The region occupied by the abdomen is called the abdominal cavity, and is enclosed by the abdominal muscles at front and to the sides, and by part of the vertebral column at the back.
Thoracoabdominal Diaphragm. Abdominal Organs. Gastrointestinal Tract and Associated Organs. Urinary Tract. Learning Objectives. Locate the thoracoabdominal diaphragm and describe the locations and contents of the three major foramina within it. Describe the peritoneum and demonstrate its subsections (visceral, parietal, mesenteries).
Your stomach is a muscular organ in your upper abdomen. It is part of your GI tract. During digestion, your stomach contracts, relaxes and produces acids that help break down food. Your stomach size can vary depending on when and how much you have eaten.
The abdomen (colloquially called the belly, tummy, midriff, tucky, or stomach[citation needed]) is the front part of the torso between the thorax (chest) and pelvis in humans and in other vertebrates. The area occupied by the abdomen is called the abdominal cavity.
Abdominal organs include parts of the: Digestive system - stomach, small intestine, large intestine, exocrine pancreas, liver and gallbladder; Urinary system - kidneys and ureters; Immune system - spleen; Endocrine system - adrenal glands, endocrine pancreas; Peritoneum and peritoneal cavity
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.