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163 relations: Abdominal cavity, Abdominal examination, Abdominal external oblique muscle, Abdominal internal oblique muscle, Abdominal obesity, Abdominal trauma, Abdominal wall, Abomasum, Adrenal gland, Anatomical terms of location, Anatomical terms of motion, Ant, Aorta, Apocrita, Appendicitis, Appendix (anatomy), Arachnid, Archaeognatha, Arthropod, Ascending colon, Asthma, Back pain, Bile duct, Bladder, Body cavity, Cardiovascular disease, Cattle, Cecum, Cephalothorax, Cleavage (breasts), Coeliac disease, Colonoscopy, Costal margin, Cough, Defecation, Descending colon, Diaphragmatic hernia, Diverticulitis, Duodenum, Endoscopy, Enteritis, Enteroscopy, Epigastrium, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Esophagus, Exhalation, Exsanguination, Fallopian tube, Flank (anatomy), Gallbladder, ... Expand index (113 more) »
Abdominal cavity
The abdominal cavity is a large body cavity in humans and many other animals that contain organs.
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Abdominal examination
An abdominal examination is a portion of the physical examination which a physician or nurse uses to clinically observe the abdomen of a patient for signs of disease.
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Abdominal external oblique muscle
The abdominal external oblique muscle (also external oblique muscle or exterior oblique) is the largest and outermost of the three flat abdominal muscles of the lateral anterior abdomen.
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Abdominal internal oblique muscle
The abdominal internal oblique muscle, also internal oblique muscle or interior oblique, is an abdominal muscle in the abdominal wall that lies below the external oblique muscle and just above the transverse abdominal muscle.
See Abdomen and Abdominal internal oblique muscle
Abdominal obesity
Abdominal obesity, also known as central obesity and truncal obesity, is the human condition of an excessive concentration of visceral fat around the stomach and abdomen to such an extent that it is likely to harm its bearer's health.
See Abdomen and Abdominal obesity
Abdominal trauma
Abdominal trauma is an injury to the abdomen.
See Abdomen and Abdominal trauma
Abdominal wall
In anatomy, the abdominal wall represents the boundaries of the abdominal cavity.
See Abdomen and Abdominal wall
Abomasum
The abomasum, also known as the maw, rennet-bag, or reed tripe, is the fourth and final stomach compartment in ruminants.
Adrenal gland
The adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol.
Anatomical terms of location
Standard anatomical terms of location are used to unambiguously describe the anatomy of animals, including humans. Abdomen and anatomical terms of location are animal anatomy.
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Anatomical terms of motion
Motion, the process of movement, is described using specific anatomical terms.
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Ant
Ants are eusocial insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera.
See Abdomen and Ant
Aorta
The aorta (aortas or aortae) is the main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart, branching upwards immediately after, and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits at the aortic bifurcation into two smaller arteries (the common iliac arteries).
Apocrita
Apocrita is a suborder of insects in the order Hymenoptera.
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix.
Appendix (anatomy)
The appendix (appendices or appendixes; also vermiform appendix; cecal (or caecal, cæcal) appendix; vermix; or vermiform process) is a finger-like, blind-ended tube connected to the cecum, from which it develops in the embryo.
See Abdomen and Appendix (anatomy)
Arachnid
Arachnids are arthropods in the class Arachnida of the subphylum Chelicerata.
Archaeognatha
The Archaeognatha are an order of apterygotes, known by various common names such as jumping bristletails.
Arthropod
Arthropods are invertebrates in the phylum Arthropoda.
Ascending colon
In the anatomy of humans and homologous primates, the ascending colon is the part of the colon located between the cecum and the transverse colon.
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Asthma
Asthma is a long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs.
Back pain
Back pain (Latin: dorsalgia) is pain felt in the back.
Bile duct
A bile duct is any of a number of long tube-like structures that carry bile, and is present in most vertebrates.
Bladder
The bladder is a hollow organ in humans and other vertebrates that stores urine from the kidneys before disposal by urination.
Body cavity
A body cavity is any space or compartment, or potential space, in an animal body. Abdomen and body cavity are animal anatomy.
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is any disease involving the heart or blood vessels.
See Abdomen and Cardiovascular disease
Cattle
Cattle (Bos taurus) are large, domesticated, bovid ungulates widely kept as livestock. They are prominent modern members of the subfamily Bovinae and the most widespread species of the genus Bos. Mature female cattle are called cows and mature male cattle are bulls. Young female cattle are called heifers, young male cattle are oxen or bullocks, and castrated male cattle are known as steers.
Cecum
The cecum or caecum is a pouch within the peritoneum that is considered to be the beginning of the large intestine.
Cephalothorax
The cephalothorax, also called prosoma in some groups, is a tagma of various arthropods, comprising the head and the thorax fused together, as distinct from the abdomen behind.
Cleavage (breasts)
Cleavage is the narrow depression or hollow between the breasts of a woman.
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Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease (British English) or celiac disease (American English) is a long-term autoimmune disorder, primarily affecting the small intestine, where individuals develop intolerance to gluten, present in foods such as wheat, rye and barley.
See Abdomen and Coeliac disease
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy or coloscopy is a medical procedure involving the endoscopic examination of the large bowel (colon) and the distal portion of the small bowel.
Costal margin
The costal margin, also known as the costal arch, is the lower edge of the chest (thorax) formed by the bottom edge of the rib cage.
Cough
A cough is a sudden expulsion of air through the large breathing passages which can help clear them of fluids, irritants, foreign particles and microbes.
Defecation
Defecation (or defaecation) follows digestion, and is a necessary process by which organisms eliminate a solid, semisolid, or liquid waste material known as feces from the digestive tract via the anus or cloaca.
Descending colon
In the anatomy of humans and homologous primates, the descending colon is the part of the colon extending from the left colic flexure to the level of the iliac crest (whereupon it transitions into the sigmoid colon).
See Abdomen and Descending colon
Diaphragmatic hernia
Diaphragmatic hernia is a defect or hole in the diaphragm that allows the abdominal contents to move into the chest cavity.
See Abdomen and Diaphragmatic hernia
Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis, also called colonic diverticulitis, is a gastrointestinal disease characterized by inflammation of abnormal pouches—diverticula—that can develop in the wall of the large intestine.
See Abdomen and Diverticulitis
Duodenum
The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine in most higher vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and birds.
Endoscopy
An endoscopy is a procedure used in medicine to look inside the body.
Enteritis
Enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine.
Enteroscopy
Enteroscopy is the procedure of using an endoscope for the direct visualization of the small bowel.
Epigastrium
In anatomy, the epigastrium (or epigastric region) is the upper central region of the abdomen.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) or oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD), also called by various other names, is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract down to the duodenum.
See Abdomen and Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Esophagus
The esophagus (American English) or oesophagus (British English, see spelling differences; both;: (o)esophagi or (o)esophaguses), colloquially known also as the food pipe, food tube, or gullet, is an organ in vertebrates through which food passes, aided by peristaltic contractions, from the pharynx to the stomach.
Exhalation
Exhalation (or expiration) is the flow of the breath out of an organism.
Exsanguination
Exsanguination is the loss of blood, usually leading to death.
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Fallopian tube
The fallopian tubes, also known as uterine tubes, oviducts or salpinges (salpinx), are paired tubes in the human female body that stretch from the ovaries to the uterus.
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Flank (anatomy)
The flank or latus is the side of the body between the rib cage and the iliac bone of the hip (below the rib cage and above the ilium).
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Gallbladder
In vertebrates, the gallbladder, also known as the cholecyst, is a small hollow organ where bile is stored and concentrated before it is released into the small intestine. Abdomen and gallbladder are animal anatomy.
Gaster (insect anatomy)
The gaster is the bulbous posterior portion of the metasoma found in hymenopterans of the suborder Apocrita (bees, wasps and ants).
See Abdomen and Gaster (insect anatomy)
Gastrointestinal disease
Gastrointestinal diseases (abbrev. GI diseases or GI illnesses) refer to diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, namely the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum; and the accessory organs of digestion, the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
See Abdomen and Gastrointestinal disease
Glottis
The glottis (glottises or glottides) is the opening between the vocal folds (the rima glottidis).
Groin
In human anatomy, the groin, also known as the inguinal region or iliac region, is the junctional area between the torso and the thigh. Abdomen and groin are human anatomy.
Hip
In vertebrate anatomy, the hip, or coxaLatin coxa was used by Celsus in the sense "hip", but by Pliny the Elder in the sense "hip bone" (Diab, p 77) (coxae) in medical terminology, refers to either an anatomical region or a joint on the outer (lateral) side of the pelvis.
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Hip bone
The hip bone (os coxae, innominate bone, pelvic bone or coxal bone) is a large flat bone, constricted in the center and expanded above and below.
Honey bee
A honey bee (also spelled honeybee) is a eusocial flying insect within the genus Apis of the bee clade, all native to mainland Afro-Eurasia.
Human digestive system
The human digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tract plus the accessory organs of digestion (the tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder).
See Abdomen and Human digestive system
Hypochondrium
In anatomy, the division of the abdomen into regions can employ a nine-region scheme.
Hypogastrium
The hypogastrium (also called the hypogastric region or suprapubic region) is a region of the abdomen located below the umbilical region.
Ileocecal valve
The ileocecal valve (ileal papilla, ileocaecal valve, Tulp's valve, Tulpius valve, Bauhin's valve, ileocecal eminence, valve of Varolius or colic valve) is a sphincter muscle valve that separates the small intestine and the large intestine.
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Ileum
The ileum is the final section of the small intestine in most higher vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and birds.
Iliac crest
The crest of the ilium (or iliac crest) is the superior border of the wing of ilium and the superiolateral margin of the greater pelvis. Abdomen and iliac crest are human anatomy.
Iliac fossa
The iliac fossa is a large, smooth, concave surface on the internal surface of the ilium (part of the three fused bones making the hip bone).
Ilium (bone)
The ilium (ilia) is the uppermost and largest region of the coxal bone, and appears in most vertebrates including mammals and birds, but not bony fish.
Infection
An infection is the invasion of tissues by pathogens, their multiplication, and the reaction of host tissues to the infectious agent and the toxins they produce.
Inferior vena cava
The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries the deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle body into the right atrium of the heart.
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Inguinal canal
The inguinal canal is a passage in the anterior abdominal wall on each side of the body (one on each side of the midline), which in males, convey the spermatic cords and in females, the round ligament of the uterus.
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Inguinal hernia
An inguinal hernia or groin hernia is a hernia (protrusion) of abdominal cavity contents through the inguinal canal.
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Inguinal ligament
The inguinal ligament, also known as Poupart's ligament or groin ligament, is a band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine.
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Injury
Injury is physiological damage to the living tissue of any organism, whether in humans, in other animals, or in plants.
Insect
Insects (from Latin insectum) are hexapod invertebrates of the class Insecta.
Intertubercular plane
A lower transverse plane midway between the upper transverse and the upper border of the pubic symphysis; this is termed the intertubercular plane (or transtubercular), since it practically corresponds to that passing through the iliac tubercles; behind, its plane cuts the body of the fifth lumbar vertebra.
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Intervertebral disc
An intervertebral disc (or intervertebral fibrocartilage) lies between adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column.
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Irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a group of symptoms that commonly include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating and changes in the consistency of bowel movements.
See Abdomen and Irritable bowel syndrome
Jejunum
The jejunum is the second part of the small intestine in humans and most higher vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and birds.
Jogging
Jogging is a form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace.
Kidney
In humans, the kidneys are two reddish-brown bean-shaped blood-filtering organs that are a multilobar, multipapillary form of mammalian kidneys, usually without signs of external lobulation.
Large intestine
The large intestine, also known as the large bowel, is the last part of the gastrointestinal tract and of the digestive system in tetrapods.
See Abdomen and Large intestine
Lepidoptera
Lepidoptera or lepidopterans is an order of winged insects that includes butterflies and moths.
Linea alba (abdomen)
The linea alba (white line) is a strong fibrous midline structure of the anterior abdominal wall situated between the two recti abdominis muscles (one on either side).
See Abdomen and Linea alba (abdomen)
Liver
The liver is a major metabolic organ exclusively found in vertebrate animals, which performs many essential biological functions such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins and various other biochemicals necessary for digestion and growth.
Liver disease
Liver disease, or hepatic disease, is any of many diseases of the liver.
Lumbar vertebrae
The lumbar vertebrae are located between the thoracic vertebrae and pelvis.
See Abdomen and Lumbar vertebrae
Lumbosacral joint
The lumbosacral joint is a joint of the body, between the last lumbar vertebra and the first sacral segment of the vertebral column.
See Abdomen and Lumbosacral joint
Male
Male (symbol: ♂) is the sex of an organism that produces the gamete (sex cell) known as sperm, which fuses with the larger female gamete, or ovum, in the process of fertilisation.
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Malnutrition
Malnutrition occurs when an organism gets too few or too many nutrients, resulting in health problems.
McBurney's point
McBurney's point is the point over the right side of the abdomen that is one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus (navel).
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Medical imaging
Medical imaging is the technique and process of imaging the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention, as well as visual representation of the function of some organs or tissues (physiology).
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Medical procedure
A medical procedure is a course of action intended to achieve a result in the delivery of healthcare.
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Metasoma
The metasoma is the posterior part of the body, or tagma, of arthropods whose body is composed of three parts, the other two being the prosoma and the mesosoma.
Muscles of respiration
The muscles of respiration are the muscles that contribute to inhalation and exhalation, by aiding in the expansion and contraction of the thoracic cavity.
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Muscular system
The muscular system is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle.
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Navel
The navel (clinically known as the umbilicus;: umbilici or umbilicuses; commonly known as the belly button or tummy button) is a protruding, flat, or hollowed area on the abdomen at the attachment site of the umbilical cord.
Obesity
Obesity is a medical condition, sometimes considered a disease, in which excess body fat has accumulated to such an extent that it can potentially have negative effects on health.
Omasum
The omasum, also known as the bible, the fardel, the manyplies and the psalterium, is the third compartment of the stomach in ruminants.
Opisthosoma
The opisthosoma is the posterior part of the body in some arthropods, behind the prosoma (cephalothorax).
Order (biology)
Order (ordo) is one of the eight major hierarchical taxonomic ranks in Linnaean taxonomy.
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Organ (biology)
In a multicellular organism, an organ is a collection of tissues joined in a structural unit to serve a common function.
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Ovary
The ovary is a gonad in the female reproductive system that produces ova.
Pancreas
The pancreas is an organ of the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates.
Pancreatic disease
Pancreatic diseases are diseases that affect the pancreas, an organ in most vertebrates and in humans and other mammals located in the abdomen.
See Abdomen and Pancreatic disease
Pelvic brim
The pelvic brim is the edge of the pelvic inlet.
Pelvic inlet
The pelvic inlet or superior aperture of the pelvis is a planar surface which defines the boundary between the pelvic cavity and the abdominal cavity (or, according to some authors, between two parts of the pelvic cavity, called lesser pelvis and greater pelvis).
Pelvis
The pelvis (pelves or pelvises) is the lower part of the trunk, between the abdomen and the thighs (sometimes also called pelvic region), together with its embedded skeleton (sometimes also called bony pelvis or pelvic skeleton).
Peritoneum
The peritoneum is the serous membrane forming the lining of the abdominal cavity or coelom in amniotes and some invertebrates, such as annelids.
Petiole (insect anatomy)
In entomology, petiole is the technical term for the narrow waist of some hymenopteran insects, especially ants, bees, and wasps in the suborder Apocrita.
See Abdomen and Petiole (insect anatomy)
Pilates
Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise developed in the early 20th century by German physical trainer Joseph Pilates, after whom it was named.
Proleg
A proleg is a small, fleshy, stub structure found on the ventral surface of the abdomen of most larval forms of insects of the order Lepidoptera, though they can also be found on larvae of insects such as sawflies.
Propodeum
The propodeum, propodeon or propodium is the first abdominal segment in Apocrita Hymenoptera (wasps, bees and ants).
Protura
The Protura, or proturans, and sometimes nicknamed coneheads, are very small (0.6–1.5mm long), soil-dwelling animals, so inconspicuous they were not noticed until the 20th century.
Pubic symphysis
The pubic symphysis (symphyses) is a secondary cartilaginous joint between the left and right superior rami of the pubis of the hip bones.
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Pubis (bone)
In vertebrates, the pubis or pubic bone (os pubis) forms the lower and anterior part of each side of the hip bone.
Pyramidalis muscle
The pyramidalis muscle is a small triangular muscle, anterior to the rectus abdominis muscle, and contained in the rectus sheath.
See Abdomen and Pyramidalis muscle
Rectum
The rectum (rectums or recta) is the final straight portion of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals, and the gut in others.
Rectus abdominis muscle
The rectus abdominis muscle, (straight abdominal) also known as the "abdominal muscle" or simply the "abs", is a pair of segmented skeletal muscle on the ventral aspect of a person's abdomen (or "midriff").
See Abdomen and Rectus abdominis muscle
Renal hilum
The renal hylus (Latin: hylus renale) or renal pedicle is the hylus of the kidney, that is, its recessed central fissure where its vessels, nerves and ureter pass.
Reticulum (anatomy)
The reticulum is the second chamber in the four-chamber alimentary canal of a ruminant animal.
See Abdomen and Reticulum (anatomy)
Retroperitoneal space
The retroperitoneal space (retroperitoneum) is the anatomical space (sometimes a potential space) behind (retro) the peritoneum.
See Abdomen and Retroperitoneal space
Rib cage
The rib cage or thoracic cage is an endoskeletal enclosure in the thorax of most vertebrates that comprises the ribs, vertebral column and sternum, which protect the vital organs of the thoracic cavity, such as the heart, lungs and great vessels and support the shoulder girdle to form the core part of the axial skeleton.
Rumen
The rumen, also known as a paunch, is the largest stomach compartment in ruminants and the larger part of the reticulorumen, which is the first chamber in the alimentary canal of ruminant animals.
Ruminant
Ruminants are herbivorous grazing or browsing artiodactyls belonging to the suborder Ruminantia that are able to acquire nutrients from plant-based food by fermenting it in a specialized stomach prior to digestion, principally through microbial actions.
Sawfly
Sawflies are wasp-like insects that are in the suborder Symphyta within the order Hymenoptera, alongside ants, bees, and wasps.
Sheep
Sheep (sheep) or domestic sheep (Ovis aries) are a domesticated, ruminant mammal typically kept as livestock.
Sigmoid colon
The sigmoid colon (or pelvic colon) is the part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum and anus.
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy ("sigma", the Greek term for letter "s/ς" + "eidos" + "scopy": namely, to look inside an "s"/"ς"-like object) is the minimally invasive medical examination of the large intestine from the rectum through to the nearest part of the colon, the sigmoid colon.
Small intestine
The small intestine or small bowel is an organ in the gastrointestinal tract where most of the absorption of nutrients from food takes place.
See Abdomen and Small intestine
Spermatic cord
The spermatic cord is the cord-like structure in males formed by the vas deferens (ductus deferens) and surrounding tissue that runs from the deep inguinal ring down to each testicle.
See Abdomen and Spermatic cord
Spleen
The spleen is an organ found in almost all vertebrates.
Springtail
Springtails (Collembola) form the largest of the three lineages of modern hexapods that are no longer considered insects (the other two are the Protura and Diplura).
Standard anatomical position
The standard anatomical position, or standard anatomical model, is the scientifically agreed upon reference position for anatomical location terms.
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Sternum (arthropod anatomy)
The sternum (sterna) is the ventral portion of a segment of an arthropod thorax or abdomen.
See Abdomen and Sternum (arthropod anatomy)
Stomach
The stomach is a muscular, hollow organ in the upper gastrointestinal tract of humans and many other animals, including several invertebrates.
Stomach disease
Stomach diseases include gastritis, gastroparesis, Crohn's disease and various cancers.
See Abdomen and Stomach disease
Subcostal plane
The subcostal plane is a transverse plane which bisects the body at the level of the 10th costal margin and the vertebra body L3.
See Abdomen and Subcostal plane
Suprasternal notch
The suprasternal notch, also known as the fossa jugularis sternalis, jugular notch, or Plender gap, is a large, visible dip in between the neck in humans, between the clavicles, and above the manubrium of the sternum.
See Abdomen and Suprasternal notch
Tagma (biology)
In biology, a tagma (Greek: τάγμα,: tagmata – τάγματα - body of soldiers; battalion) is a specialized grouping of multiple segments or metameres into a coherently functional morphological unit.
See Abdomen and Tagma (biology)
Tai chi
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art.
Tendinous intersection
The rectus abdominis muscle is crossed by three fibrous bands called the tendinous intersections or tendinous inscriptions.
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Tergum
A tergum (Latin for "the back";: terga, associated adjective tergal) is the dorsal ('upper') portion of an arthropod segment other than the head.
Testicle
A testicle or testis (testes) is the male gonad in all bilaterians, including humans.
Thoracic cavity
The thoracic cavity (or chest cavity) is the chamber of the body of vertebrates that is protected by the thoracic wall (rib cage and associated skin, muscle, and fascia).
See Abdomen and Thoracic cavity
Thoracic diaphragm
The thoracic diaphragm, or simply the diaphragm (partition), is a sheet of internal skeletal muscle in humans and other mammals that extends across the bottom of the thoracic cavity.
See Abdomen and Thoracic diaphragm
Thorax
The thorax (thoraces or thoraxes) or chest is a part of the anatomy of mammals and other tetrapod animals located between the neck and the abdomen. Abdomen and thorax are animal anatomy.
Thorax (arthropod anatomy)
The thorax is the midsection (tagma) of the hexapod body (insects and entognathans).
See Abdomen and Thorax (arthropod anatomy)
Torso
The torso or trunk is an anatomical term for the central part, or the core, of the body of many animals (including humans), from which the head, neck, limbs, tail and other appendages extend.
Transpyloric plane
The transpyloric plane, also known as Addison's plane, is an imaginary horizontal plane, located halfway between the suprasternal notch of the manubrium and the upper border of the symphysis pubis at the level of the first lumbar vertebrae, L1.
See Abdomen and Transpyloric plane
Transversalis fascia
The transversalis fascia (or transverse fascia) is the fascial lining of the anterolateral abdominal wall situated between the inner surface of the transverse abdominal muscle, and the preperitoneal fascia.
See Abdomen and Transversalis fascia
Transverse abdominal muscle
The transverse abdominal muscle (TVA), also known as the transverse abdominis, transversalis muscle and transversus abdominis muscle, is a muscle layer of the anterior and lateral (front and side) abdominal wall, deep to (layered below) the internal oblique muscle.
See Abdomen and Transverse abdominal muscle
Transverse colon
In human anatomy, the transverse colon is the longest and most movable part of the colon.
See Abdomen and Transverse colon
Tubercle
In anatomy, a tubercle (literally 'small tuber', Latin for 'lump') is any round nodule, small eminence, or warty outgrowth found on external or internal organs of a plant or an animal. Abdomen and tubercle are animal anatomy and human anatomy.
Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D), formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is a form of diabetes mellitus that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin.
See Abdomen and Type 2 diabetes
Umbilical region
The umbilical region is one of the nine regions of the abdomen.
See Abdomen and Umbilical region
Urinary system
The human urinary system, also known as the urinary tract or renal system, consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and the urethra. Abdomen and urinary system are animal anatomy and human anatomy.
See Abdomen and Urinary system
Urination
Urination is the release of urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
Uterus
The uterus (from Latin uterus,: uteri) or womb is the organ in the reproductive system of most female mammals, including humans, that accommodates the embryonic and fetal development of one or more embryos until birth.
Venae cavae
In anatomy, the venae cavae (vena cava) are two large veins (great vessels) that return deoxygenated blood from the body into the heart.
Vertebral column
The vertebral column, also known as the spinal column, spine or backbone, is the core part of the axial skeleton in vertebrate animals.
See Abdomen and Vertebral column
Vertebrate
Vertebrates are deuterostomal animals with bony or cartilaginous axial endoskeleton — known as the vertebral column, spine or backbone — around and along the spinal cord, including all fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Virtual colonoscopy
Virtual colonoscopy (VC, also called CT colonography or CT pneumocolon) is the use of CT scanning or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to produce two- and three-dimensional images of the colon (large intestine), from the lowest part, the rectum, to the lower end of the small intestine, and to display the images on an electronic display device.
See Abdomen and Virtual colonoscopy
Vomiting
Vomiting (also known as emesis and throwing up) is the involuntary, forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth and sometimes the nose.
Xiphoid process
The xiphoid process, also referred to as the ensiform process, xiphisternum, or metasternum, constitutes a small cartilaginous process (extension) located in the inferior segment of the sternum, typically ossified in adult humans.
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Yoga as exercise
Yoga as exercise is a physical activity consisting mainly of postures, often connected by flowing sequences, sometimes accompanied by breathing exercises, and frequently ending with relaxation lying down or meditation.
See Abdomen and Yoga as exercise
References
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