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abdominal cavity, largest hollow space of the body. Its upper boundary is the diaphragm, a sheet of muscle and connective tissue that separates it from the chest cavity; its lower boundary is the upper plane of the pelvic cavity.
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22 lip 2024 · Boundaries of the Abdominal Cavity. Superior Boundary: The diaphragm, a dome-shaped muscle that separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity. Inferior Boundary: The pelvic brim, which forms the upper boundary of the pelvic cavity.
The abdominal cavity is lined with a protective membrane termed the peritoneum. The inside wall is covered by the parietal peritoneum. The kidneys are located behind the peritoneum, in the retroperitoneum, outside the abdominal cavity. The viscera are also covered by visceral peritoneum.
3 lis 2023 · The abdominal wall surrounds the abdominal cavity, providing it with flexible coverage and protecting the internal organs from damage. It is bounded superiorly by the xiphoid process and costal margins, posteriorly by the vertebral column and inferiorly by the pelvic bones and inguinal ligament.
30 paź 2023 · 1/2. Synonyms: Cavity of abdominal compartment, Cavitas abdominalis. It is extremely important for a clinician to have a solid understanding of the anatomical spaces of the human body; at least those within their specialty.
3 lis 2023 · These two apertures, together with abdominal walls, bound the abdominal cavity. There are two musculofascial abdominal walls ; anterolateral and posterior. They attach to the surrounding bony structures; vertebral column , inferior margin of the thoracic cage and superior margins of the bony pelvis.
9 cze 2024 · The abdominal cavity is divided into different regions, such as the upper abdomen (containing the liver, stomach, and pancreas), lower abdomen (housing the intestines), and pelvic region (where reproductive organs reside).
