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Boundary of abdominal cavity
anatomy, the abdominal wall represents the boundaries of the abdominal cavity. The abdominal wall is split into the anterolateral and posterior walls. There
Abdominal_wall
Part of the body between the chest and pelvis
the thoracic diaphragm is termed the abdominal cavity. The boundary of the abdominal cavity is the abdominal wall in the front and the peritoneal surface
Abdomen
Muscles of the abdomen
Abdominal muscles cover the anterior and lateral abdominal region and meet at the anterior midline. These muscles of the anterolateral abdominal wall
Abdominal_muscles
Muscle in the abdominal wall
abdominis internus, is an abdominal muscle in the abdominal wall that lies below the external abdominal oblique muscle and just above the transversus abdominis
Abdominal internal oblique muscle
Abdominal_internal_oblique_muscle
Human abdominal anatomy
The inguinal canal, or abdominal ring, is a passage in the anterior abdominal wall on each side of the body (one on each side of the midline), which in
Inguinal_canal
Body cavity in the abdominal area
intestine, and adrenal glands. The abdominal cavity is lined with a protective membrane termed the peritoneum. The inside wall is covered by the parietal peritoneum
Abdominal_cavity
Muscle of the abdominal area
muscle, is a muscle layer of the anterior and lateral (front and side) abdominal wall, deep to (layered below) the internal oblique muscle. It serves to compress
Transverse_abdominal_muscle
Membrane that forms lining of abdominal cavity or coelom
outer layer, the parietal peritoneum, is attached to the abdominal wall and the pelvic walls. The tunica vaginalis, the serous membrane covering the male
Peritoneum
Abnormal exit of tissues or organs from the cavity they usually reside in
femoral and abdominal hernias resulted in 32,500 deaths globally in 2013 and 50,500 in 1990. Healthcare costs associated with abdominal wall hernias account
Hernia
Chronic abdominal pain due to ingrowth of thoracic nerves into abdominal muscles
chronic pain of the abdominal wall. It occurs when nerve endings of the lower thoracic intercostal nerves (7–12) are 'entrapped' in abdominal muscles, causing
Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome
Anterior_cutaneous_nerve_entrapment_syndrome
Tensing of abdominal wall muscles to guard inflamed organs
Abdominal guarding is the tensing of the abdominal wall muscles to guard inflamed organs within the abdomen from the pain of pressure upon them. The tensing
Abdominal_guarding
Birth defect in which the abdominal wall fails to close
Abdominal wall defects are a type of congenital defect that allows the stomach, intestines, or other organs to protrude through an unusual opening that
Abdominal_wall_defect
Medical condition
Prune-belly triad consists of signs such as: A partial or complete lack of abdominal wall muscles. There may be wrinkly folds of skin covering the abdomen. Cryptorchidism
Prune_belly_syndrome
Medical condition
point of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH). Normally, the abdomen has a steady state pressure influenced by the strength of the abdominal wall and the contents
Abdominal compartment syndrome
Abdominal_compartment_syndrome
Fat sheath under abdominal wall
to ascend to the transverse colon before reaching to the posterior abdominal wall. The greater omentum is larger than the lesser omentum, which hangs
Greater_omentum
Contiguous fold of tissues that supports the intestines
mesentery is an organ that attaches the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall, consisting of a double fold of the peritoneum. It helps (among other
Mesentery
Increased gap between right and left rectus abdominis muscles
sometimes be seen bulging through the abdominal wall beneath the skin. Another cause can be excessive abdominal exercises after the first trimester of
Diastasis_recti
Largest artery in the abdomen
In human anatomy, the abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity. As part of the aorta, it is a direct continuation of the descending
Abdominal_aorta
Type of medical scan
visualise abdominal anatomical structures. It uses transmission and reflection of ultrasound waves to visualise internal organs through the abdominal wall (with
Abdominal_ultrasonography
Medical sign that abdominal pain does not decrease when relevant muscles are tensed
which (acute) abdominal pain remains unchanged or increases when the muscles of the abdominal wall are tensed. For this part of the abdominal examination
Carnett's_sign
Stomach aches
threatened abortion Abdominal wall muscle strain or trauma muscular infection neurogenic pain: herpes zoster, radiculitis in Lyme disease, abdominal cutaneous nerve
Abdominal_pain
Protrusion of abdominal contents through the inguinal canal in the pelvis
An inguinal hernia or groin hernia is a hernia (protrusion) of abdominal cavity contents through the inguinal canal. Symptoms, which may include pain
Inguinal_hernia
Anatomical space in the abdominal cavity behind the peritoneum
not suspended by mesentery in the abdominal cavity and that lie between the parietal peritoneum and abdominal wall are classified as retroperitoneal.
Retroperitoneal_space
Abdominal wall birth defect
rare abdominal wall defect. Beginning at the 6th week of development, rapid elongation of the gut and increased liver size reduces intra-abdominal space
Omphalocele
Skeletal muscle in the abdomen
the thorax and abdomen. Lumbar triangle External abdominal oblique muscle. Anterior abdominal wall. Deep dissection. Anterior view. This article incorporates
Abdominal external oblique muscle
Abdominal_external_oblique_muscle
Surgical procedure
direct access into the abdominal wall, major reconstruction of large hernias can be done without even entering the abdominal cavity. Due to its complexity
Robotic_surgery
Protrusion of tissue through a hole in the abdominal wall near the navel
hernia of adults) is a protrusion of tissue through a defect of the abdominal wall which is located adjacent to the umbilicus (navel). The hernial sac
Paraumbilical_hernia
Smooth tissue lining body cavities
covers the cavity wall is called parietal. For instance the parietal peritoneum is attached to the abdominal wall and the pelvic walls. The visceral peritoneum
Serous_membrane
Syndrome of severe multiple congenital anomalies in the fetus
Limb body wall complex (LBWC) is a rare and severe syndrome of congenital malformations involving craniofacial and abdominal anomalies. LBWC emerges during
Limb_body_wall_complex
Protrusion of abdominal contents through the abdominal wall
condition where the abdominal wall behind the navel is damaged. It may cause the navel to bulge outwards—the bulge consisting of abdominal fat from the greater
Umbilical_hernia
Birth defects of the diaphragm, abdominal wall, pericardium, heart and lower sternum
Cantrell (or thoraco-abdominal syndrome) is an extremely rare congenital syndrome that causes defects involving the diaphragm, abdominal wall, pericardium, heart
Pentalogy_of_Cantrell
Defect resulting in visible intestines
At birth, the baby will have a relatively small (<4cm) hole in the abdominal wall, usually just to the right of the belly button. Some of the intestines
Gastroschisis
Paired straight muscle
The rectus abdominis, (Latin: straight abdominal) also known as the "abdominal muscle" or simply better known as the "abs", and sometimes informally referred
Rectus_abdominis_muscle
Line of demarcation in the human abdomen
inferior-wards. The arcuate line is visible upon the inner surface of the abdominal wall. The arcuate line may be a well-defined, or may be represented by a
Arcuate_line_of_rectus_sheath
Sterile bag for closing abdominal wounds
anterior abdominal wall. Its use was first described by Oswaldo Borraez while he was a resident in Bogotá, Colombia. These temporary abdominal closure
Bogota_bag
Body cavity bounded by the pelvic bones
lateral pelvic walls; and an inferior pelvic wall, also called the pelvic floor. The parietal peritoneum is attached here and to the abdominal wall. The lesser
Pelvic_cavity
Muscle in the lower back
is a paired muscle of the left and right posterior abdominal wall. It is the deepest abdominal muscle, and commonly referred to as a back muscle. Each
Quadratus_lumborum_muscle
Area between the torso and the thigh
body on either side of the pubic tubercle, where the lower part of the abdominal wall meets the thigh. A fold or crease is formed at this junction known as
Groin
Feeding tube going into the stomach through the abdominal wall
which a tube (PEG tube) is passed into a patient's stomach through the abdominal wall, most commonly to provide a means of feeding when oral intake is not
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Percutaneous_endoscopic_gastrostomy
Empty space between parietal and visceral layers of peritoneum
membrane that lines the abdominal wall, and visceral peritoneum, which surrounds the internal organs. While situated within the abdominal cavity, the term peritoneal
Peritoneal_cavity
Injury associated with seat belt use
described by Garrett and Braunstein in 1962 as linear ecchymosis of the abdominal wall following a motor vehicle accident. It is indicative of an internal
Seat_belt_syndrome
Abnormal development of a fetus in the abdomen rather than the uterus
its mesentery, mesosalpinx, and the peritoneum of the pelvic wall and the abdominal wall. The growing placenta may be attached to several organs including
Abdominal_pregnancy
Medical condition
pregnancy, and peri-renal hematoma. Spontaneous abdominal wall hemorrhages caused by increased intra-abdominal pressure from severe coughing or other inciting
Grey_Turner's_sign
Medical condition
chronic abdominal pain, bowel obstruction, and prolonged recovery times following surgical interventions. Common symptoms include limited abdominal wall compliance
Hostile_abdomen
Surgical removal of the uterus
laparotomy (abdominal incision, not to be confused with laparoscopy). A transverse (Pfannenstiel) incision is made through the abdominal wall, usually above
Hysterectomy
Layer of the anterior abdominal wall
The fascia of Camper is a thick superficial layer of the anterior abdominal wall. It is areolar in texture, and contains in its meshes a varying quantity
Fascia_of_Camper
Fibrous structure of the abdomen
(Latin for: white line) is a fibrous midline structure of the anterior abdominal wall situated between the two recti abdominis muscles (one on either side)
Linea_alba_(abdomen)
Protrusion of the bladder through the abdominal wall
involves protrusion of the urinary bladder through a defect in the abdominal wall. Its presentation is variable, often including abnormalities of the
Bladder_exstrophy
Surgical procedure to make the abdomen thinner and firmer
and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall. This type of surgery is usually sought by patients with loose or sagging
Abdominoplasty
Fluid made by the peritoneum
fluid made by the peritoneum in the abdominal cavity which lubricates the surface of tissue that lines the abdominal wall and pelvic cavity. It covers most
Peritoneal_fluid
Anatomical feature
the paraspinal muscles on one side, and the muscles of the posterior abdominal wall (quadratus lumborum, and psoas major) on the other. It spans the length
Thoracolumbar_fascia
Topics referred to by the same term
many less developed regions Inguinal canal, a passage in the anterior abdominal wall which in men conveys the spermatic cord and in women the round ligament
Inguinal
Body Building
exercise which involves contracting some internal abdominal muscles, primarily the transverse abdominal muscle, and not as much the diaphragm. Repetitions
Vacuum_exercise
Localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a localized enlargement of the abdominal aorta such that the diameter is greater than 3 cm (1.2 in) or more than 50%
Abdominal_aortic_aneurysm
Structure in human anatomy
ligamentous structure upon the lower inner surface of the anterior abdominal wall. It is covered by the median umbilical fold.[citation needed] The median
Median_umbilical_ligament
Topics referred to by the same term
body may be referred to as an oblique muscle: Abdominal wall Abdominal external oblique muscle Abdominal internal oblique muscle Extraocular muscles Inferior
Oblique_muscle
Surgical procedure to open the abdominal cavity
procedure involving a surgical incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. It is also known as a celiotomy. The first
Laparotomy
Region of the abdominal wall in humans
In human anatomy, the inguinal triangle is a region of the abdominal wall. It is also known by the eponym Hesselbach's triangle. It is defined by the following
Inguinal_triangle
Medical condition
incomplete formation of the diaphragm allows abdominal organs to protrude into the chest. This herniation of abdominal organs compresses developing lung tissue
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Congenital_diaphragmatic_hernia
Anatomical structure
optimal intra-abdominal pressure. The pelvic floor is subject to clinically relevant changes that can result in: Anterior vaginal wall prolapse Cystocele
Pelvic_floor
Ligamentous remnant of umbilical artery
structure found in human anatomy. It is on the deep surface of the anterior abdominal wall, and is covered by the medial umbilical folds (plicae umbilicales mediales)
Medial_umbilical_ligament
Growth of uterine-lining tissue elsewhere in the body
endometriosis), brain, or skin—is rare. Scar endometriosis can form on the abdominal wall as a complication of surgery, most often following a caesarean section
Endometriosis
Upper central region of the abdomen
outward movement of the upper abdominal wall (epigastric region). It is a convergence of the diaphragm and the abdominals, so that "when both sets of muscles
Epigastrium
Inflammation of the appendix
include widespread, painful inflammation of the inner lining of the abdominal wall and sepsis. Appendicitis is primarily caused by a blockage of the hollow
Appendicitis
Medical condition
and bowel sounds may be diminished or absent. Abdominal guarding is a tensing of the abdominal wall muscles to guard inflamed organs within the abdomen
Abdominal_trauma
Medical procedure
surgery is an operation to repair a weakness in the abdominal wall that abnormally allows abdominal contents to slip into a narrow tube called the inguinal
Inguinal_hernia_surgery
Double layer of peritoneum in the abdomen
Winslow) Greater omentum – Fat sheath under abdominal wall Peritoneum – Membrane that forms lining of abdominal cavity or coelom This article incorporates
Lesser_omentum
Hatha yoga purification of the body
digestive tract. Naulī, a self-administered abdominal massage, using only the muscles of the abdominal wall. The practitioner stands with the feet about
Shatkarma
Transfer of patient's own tissue from donor site to a recipient site
David A.; Koesters, Emma C. (May 2025). "Free Flap Reconstruction of Abdominal Wall Defects: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis". Microsurgery. 45
Free_flap
Upper left and right sections of the abdomen
and right hypochondrium. They are located on the lateral sides of the abdominal wall respectively, inferior to (below) the thoracic cage, being separated
Hypochondrium
Peritoneal elevation in the abdomen
either side of the body) lining the inner surface of the lower anterior abdominal wall formed by the underlying medial umbilical ligament (the obliterated
Medial_umbilical_fold
Ligament attaching the liver to the front body wall
congestion, blood is pushed down from the liver towards the anterior abdominal wall and if blood pools here, will result in dilatation of veins around the
Falciform_ligament
Space between colon and abdominal wall
recesses) are peritoneal recesses – spaces between the colon and the abdominal wall. There are two paracolic gutters: The right lateral paracolic gutter
Paracolic_gutters
Medical diagnostic method
contamination. Contraindications to suprapubic aspiration include: Abdominal distension Abdominal wall skin trauma or scarring Coagulopathy Bleeding disorders such
Suprapubic_aspiration
Surgical mesh from biomaterial
purpose or for placement in open wounds as a staged closure in complex abdominal wall reconstruction. There is limited data in both of these areas, with some
Biomesh
Internal space within a multicellular organism
is gastroschisis, a congenital defect in the anterior abdominal wall through which the abdominal contents freely protrude. Another possibility is bladder
Body_cavity
Intense pain on the side of the diaphragm that usually occurs when running
A side stitch (or "stitch in one's side") is an intense stabbing abdominal pain under the lower edge of the ribcage that occurs during exercise. It is
Side_stitch
Aponeurosis between the transverse abdominal muscle and the extraperitoneal fat
fascial lining of the anterolateral abdominal wall situated between the inner surface of the transverse abdominal muscle, and the preperitoneal fascia
Transversalis_fascia
External genitalia of the female mammal
Press. ISBN 978-0-253-05612-2. OCLC 1240584800. "'The Great Wall of Vagina' Is, Well, A Great Wall of Vaginas (NSFW)". Huffington Post. 8 January 2014. Archived
Vulva
Medial part of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal
the posterior wall of the inguinal canal. The conjoint tendon serves to protect what would otherwise be a weak point in the abdominal wall. A weakening
Conjoint_tendon
anteriorly from the intercostal spaces into the abdominal wall; hence they are named thoraco-abdominal nerves (or thoracicoabdominal intercostal nerves)
Thoraco-abdominal_nerves
Line near the edge of the rectus muscles
"EIT Ambivium, Linea Semilunaris, and Fulcrum Abdominalis". Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery. 2 12217. doi:10.3389/jaws.2023.12217. ISSN 2813-2092. PMC 10831682
Linea_semilunaris
Surgically drilling a hole in the skull
in abdominal surgery, a trephine incision is when a small disc of abdominal skin is excised to accommodate a stoma. Although the abdominal wall does
Trepanning
Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
the appendix. The various layers of the abdominal wall are opened. To preserve the integrity of the abdominal wall, the external oblique aponeurosis is split
Appendectomy
Type of breast reconstruction
although the abdominal wall bulge rates are similar for both procedures. The removal of lower abdominal tissue may result in a flatter abdominal contour,
DIEP_flap
cavity (armadillos, whales, and dolphins); migration just through the abdominal wall (hedgehogs, moles, seals); formation of a sub-anal swelling (pigs, rodents);
Evolution of descended testes in mammals
Evolution_of_descended_testes_in_mammals
Band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine
and abdominal inguinal rings, seen from within the abdomen. Right side. The left femoral triangle. Posterior view of the anterior abdominal wall in its
Inguinal_ligament
Part of the human abdomen
Downstate Medical Center. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. – "Abdominal Cavity: The Omental Foramen" "Anatomy image:7826". the SUNY Downstate
Omental_foramen
Medical intervention
urine is diverted from the bladder to the abdominal wall. It features placement of a tube through the abdominal wall into the bladder, and is indicated in
Ureterostomy
Medical intervention
cancer performed by way of an abdominal incision. The German surgeon Wilhelm Alexander Freund undertook the first ever abdominal extirpation of a cancerous
Wertheim–Meigs_operation
Surgical procedure in which a hole is cut into the colon and stoma is placed
drawing the healthy end of the colon through an incision in the anterior abdominal wall and suturing it into place. This opening, often in conjunction with
Colostomy
Fifth stage of death
signified by a greenish discoloration on the outside of the skin, on the abdominal wall corresponding to where the large intestine begins, as well as under
Putrefaction
Sheet of internal skeletal muscle
roof of the abdominal cavity. As a dome, the diaphragm has peripheral attachments to structures that make up the abdominal and chest walls. The muscle
Thoracic_diaphragm
Hole in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract
include severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Complications include a painful inflammation of the inner lining of the abdominal wall and sepsis. Perforation
Gastrointestinal_perforation
Digestive disease of the large intestine
pouches—diverticula—that can develop in the wall of the large intestine. Symptoms typically include lower abdominal pain of sudden onset, but the onset may
Diverticulitis
peritoneum lining the inner/posterior surface of the lower anterior abdominal wall formed by the underlying inferior epigastric artery and inferior epigastric
Lateral_umbilical_fold
Opening in the body
Sugarbaker (2013). "Paraostomy Hernias: Prosthetic Mesh Repair". Abdominal Surgery. American Society of Abdominal Surgeons. "Surgical Stomas" (MeSH)
Stoma_(medicine)
Animal organ development
a connection from the testis to its final location at the anterior abdominal wall, followed by the development of the gubernaculum, which subsequently
Development_of_the_gonads
Topics referred to by the same term
with other, related management systems Silastic silo, used to treat abdominal wall defects All pages with titles containing Silo Shilo (disambiguation)
Silo_(disambiguation)
Branch of the first lumbar nerve
abdo_wall70 at the University of Michigan Health System - "Posterior abdominal wall, dissection, anterior view" ‹See Tfd›"Anatomy photo:35:05-0102". SUNY
Ilioinguinal_nerve
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