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• Abdominal
  ...en the chest (thorax) and pelvis. The term is derived from the Latin word 'abdomen', which means 'belly'. ...ng the [[upper abdomen]], [[lower abdomen]], [[right abdomen]], and [[left abdomen]]. It houses various organs such as the [[stomach]], [[liver]], [[gallbladd
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• Transverse abdominal muscle
  ...le|internal oblique]] and the [[External Oblique Muscle|external oblique]] muscles. ...to its horizontal orientation, "Abdominal" pertains to its location in the abdomen, and "Muscle" signifies its tissue type.
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• Rectus sheath
  ...oneuroses of the [[abdominal muscles]] and encloses the [[rectus abdominis muscles]]. ...reference to the sheath-like structure that covers the straight abdominal muscles.
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• Abdominal muscles
  == Abdominal Muscles == ...səlz/) are a group of muscles that comprise the anterior wall of the human abdomen.
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• Inguinal hernia
  ...or abdominal tissue into the muscles of the groin (the area just below the abdomen) ...or abdominal tissue into the muscles of the groin (the area just below the abdomen)<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
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• Abdominal wall
  ...d connective tissues, and serves to protect the internal organs within the abdomen. The term "Abdominal Wall" is derived from the Latin words "abdomen" meaning "belly" and "wall" meaning "a protective barrier or enclosure".
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• Anterior abdominal wall
  ...uman body. It is the front part of the abdominal wall, which is a sheet of muscles and fascia that protect the abdominal organs. ...n words "anterior" meaning front, and "abdomen" which refers to the region of the body between the thorax and pelvis.
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• External oblique muscle
  ...st [[abdominal muscles]], located on the lateral and anterior parts of the abdomen. ...", meaning "outer". This refers to the muscle's position and the direction of its fibers in the body.
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• Diastasis
  ...is term is often used to describe the separation of the [[rectus abdominis muscles]], a condition commonly seen in pregnant women and newborns. ..."six-pack" muscles. In diastasis, these muscles separate along the midline of the body.
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• Rectus abdominis muscle
  ...rred to as the "abs," is a long muscle that extends along the front of the abdomen. This muscle is key in both regular and strenuous physical activities, incl ...Latin words "rectus," meaning "straight," and "abdominis," meaning "of the abdomen." This name is derived from the muscle's long, straight appearance.
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• Abdominal guarding
  ...This is a type of protective mechanism that the body employs to shield the abdomen from further injury. The term "abdominal guarding" is derived from the Latin words "abdomen" which means belly, and "guardare" which means to guard or protect.
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• Diastasis recti
  ...ion of the [[rectus abdominis muscle]]s, which are the outermost abdominal muscles. ...tasis," meaning separation, and "recti," referring to the rectus abdominis muscles.
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• Prune
  ...enital disorder characterized by a triad of symptoms: absence of abdominal muscles, undescended testes, and urinary tract abnormalities. The term "Prune Belly" refers to the distinctive appearance of the abdomen in affected individuals, which is wrinkled and lax, resembling a prune. The
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• Rectus abdominis
  ...d muscle running vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen. ...f the abdomen'. This refers to the muscle's straight orientation along the abdomen.
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• Rectus
  ...from the Latin word for "straight", is a term used in anatomy to refer to muscles that run straight down the body, such as the [[Rectus abdominis muscle|rect ...for "straight", reflecting the straight direction of the muscle fibers in muscles with this name.
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• Fothergill's sign
  The term "Fothergill's sign" is derived from the name of the British physician [[John Fothergill (physician)|John Fothergill]], who ...dominal mass, which becomes less palpable or disappears when the abdominal muscles are tensed. The sign is used to differentiate between a mass in the abdomin
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• Abdominoplasty
  ...muscles of the abdominal wall and to improve the overall appearance of the abdomen. The term "abdominoplasty" is derived from the Latin words "abdomen" which means belly, and "plasty" which means molding or forming.
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• Chest wall
  ...protective structure around vital organs in the area between the neck and abdomen, including the heart, large blood vessels, lungs, and liver. The bones in t ...of the upper arms and shoulders {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Abdominal breathing
  ...(the thin muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen) and abdominal muscles. ...hing and diaphragmatic breathing {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Umbilicus
  ...[[belly button]], is a central scar on the abdomen at the attachment site of the [[umbilical cord]]. ...m the Latin word "umbilīcus", which means "navel". It is a diminutive form of "umbo", meaning a boss or a shield, due to its rounded shape.
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