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A "rigid abdomen" on exam is a sign of something wrong within the abdominal cavity. In order to avoid pain from outside pressure, the muscles of the abdomen tense to "guard" the contents of the cavity. It is one of the signs of an "acute abdomen."
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoAbdominal rigidity is when the muscles in your stomach stiffen up. It is an involuntary movement to prevent pain in the abdomen when there is pressure.
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