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What is the main function of the diaphragm in the abdominal cavity?
Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive system?
What is the purpose of dividing the abdominal cavity into four regions?
What is the outermost layer of the abdominal wall?
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Which of the following conditions is NOT a common cause of abdominal pain?
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What is a common site for surgical procedures?
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Study Notes
Abdominal Cavity
- The abdominal cavity is a region of the body that contains the abdominal organs
- It is located between the chest cavity and the pelvic cavity
- The abdominal cavity is separated from the chest cavity by the diaphragm, a dome-shaped muscle
Abdominal Organs
- The abdominal cavity contains many organs, including:
- Digestive organs:
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Large intestine
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Urinary organs:
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Reproductive organs:
- Ovaries (in females)
- Uterus (in females)
- Testes (in males)
- Digestive organs:
Abdominal Regions
- The abdominal cavity can be divided into four regions:
- Right upper quadrant (RUQ)
- Left upper quadrant (LUQ)
- Right lower quadrant (RLQ)
- Left lower quadrant (LLQ)
- These regions are used to describe the location of abdominal pain or tenderness
Abdominal Wall
- The abdominal wall is composed of:
- Skin
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Muscles:
- External oblique
- Internal oblique
- Transverse abdominis
- Fascia
- Peritoneum
Clinical Significance
- The abdomen is a common site for surgical procedures
- Abdominal pain can be a symptom of many different conditions, including:
- Appendicitis
- Cholecystitis
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Kidney stones
- Pancreatitis
Abdominal Cavity
- Located between the chest cavity and the pelvic cavity
- Separated from the chest cavity by the diaphragm, a dome-shaped muscle
Abdominal Organs
- Includes digestive organs:
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Large intestine
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Includes urinary organs:
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Includes reproductive organs:
- Ovaries (in females)
- Uterus (in females)
- Testes (in males)
Abdominal Regions
- Divided into four regions:
- Right upper quadrant (RUQ)
- Left upper quadrant (LUQ)
- Right lower quadrant (RLQ)
- Left lower quadrant (LLQ)
- Regions used to describe the location of abdominal pain or tenderness
Abdominal Wall
- Composed of:
- Skin
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Muscles:
- External oblique
- Internal oblique
- Transverse abdominis
- Fascia
- Peritoneum
Clinical Significance
- Abdomen is a common site for surgical procedures
- Abdominal pain can be a symptom of various conditions, including:
- Appendicitis
- Cholecystitis
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Kidney stones
- Pancreatitis
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Description
Learn about the abdominal cavity, its location, and the various organs it contains, including digestive, urinary, and reproductive organs.
