MeSH

That portion of the body that lies between the THORAX and the PELVIS.

The region in the abdomen extending from the thoracic DIAPHRAGM to the plane of the superior pelvic aperture (pelvic inlet). The abdominal cavity contains the PERITONEUM and abdominal VISCERA, as well as the extraperitoneal space which includes the RETROPERITONEAL SPACE.

Year introduced: 2003

A clinical syndrome with acute abdominal pain that is severe, localized, and rapid in onset. Acute abdomen may be caused by a variety of disorders, injuries, or diseases.

Abdominal wound closure techniques in which the opening from a laparoscopic abdominal incision is left open, but covered, to reduce or prevent INTRA-ABDOMINAL HYPERTENSION.

Year introduced: 2020

A long flat muscle that extends along the whole length of both sides of the abdomen. It flexes the vertebral column, particularly the lumbar portion; it also tenses the anterior abdominal wall and assists in compressing the abdominal contents. It is frequently the site of hematomas. In PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES it is often used for the creation of MYOCUTANEOUS FLAP. (From Gray's Anatomy, 30th American ed, p491)

Year introduced: 1994

RefSeq NM_079301

Date introduced: June 27, 2010

RefSeq NM_001103511

Date introduced: August 22, 2003