Week 11 - VC Abdominal Wall Diaphragms And Contents Flashcards
1
Q
What does the abdomen contain
A
Abdominal organs
2
Q
What are abdominal organs
A
- GI tract
- Liver spleen
- Kidneys
- Pancreas
3
Q
What type of muscular wall does the abdomen have ?
A
An anterior and lateral muscular wall
4
Q
What does the muscular walls of the abdomen allow for
A
- contributes to trunk movements
- protects abdominal organs
- flexibility which allows great variation in volume and mobility of the viscera