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Yes , they lay adjacent to the abdominal wall ; see related link .
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What tissues can adhesions form between?
loops of the intestines the intestines and other abdominal organs or the abdominal wall abdominal organs such as the liver or bladder and the abdominal wall tissues of the uterus
What are abdominal wall defects?
Abdominal wall defects are birth (congenital) defects that allow the stomach or intestines to protrude.
What attaches part of the intestines to the interior abdominal wall?
peritoneum
What keeps intestines from being tied?
The connection of intestines to the inside of the abdominal cavity is one of the things that keeps them from being tied. They are also held in place by the abdominal wall.
What skeleton protect intestine?
None actually, the intestines are guarded by a muscular wall known as the "abdominal wall" and is formed in layers.
The body cavity surrounded by muscle?
The abdominal pelvic cavity has a muscular wall. There are no bone to protect the intestines so a thick wall helps. The muscles also allow for flexing at the waist.
The small and large intestines are suspended from the posterior abdominal wall by the?
The mesentary
What causes abdominal wall defects?
The stomach and intestines begin development outside the baby's abdomen and only later does the abdominal wall enclose them. Occasionally, either the umbilical opening is too large, or it develops improperly.
What is a description of fetal omphalocele?
A birth defect in which portions of the stomach, liver, and intestines protrude through an opening in the abdominal wall.
What comprises the proximal portion of the small intestines?
cecum
What is the proximal portion of the small intestines?
The ileum.
What does surgery for abdominal wall defects aim to do?
aims to return the abdominal organs back to the abdominal cavity, and to repair the defect if possible. It can also be performed to create a pouch to protect the intestines until they are inserted back into the abdomen
