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How does the spleen differ from all the other abdominal organs?
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Unlike the rest of the abdominal organs which are derived from endoderm, the spleen is mesodermal in origin.
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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
Are the kidneys anatomically located ventrally within the abdomen?
The kidneys are located behind (posterior to) the abdominal cavity, in the retroperotoneum.Yes, the kidneys are located outside of the peritoneal cavity. In anatomy, they are referred to as being "retroperitoneal".No. Unlike the other abdominal organs, the kidneys lie behind the peritoneum that lines the abdominal cavity and are thus considered to be retroperitoneal organs.Yes
What organs are in the epigastric region?
The epigastric region refers to the upper middle portion of the abdominal area. The liver, kidneys, stomach, small intestine, transverse colon, pancreas, and spleen are all in this area.However, not all of these organs are contained entirely to this area and overlap into other regions.
What are the major organs in the ventral cavity?
The ventral cavity is subdivided into 2 other cavities, the thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity which are separated by the diaphragm. Some of the organs within each are:THORACIC2 pleural cavities > lungsmediastinum > pericardial cavity, major blood and lymph vesselspericardial cavity > heartABDOMINOPELVICabdominal cavity > stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestinepelvic cavity > urinary bladder, colon, rectum, reproductive organs
Where is the parietal peritoneum?
The peritoneum is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity or the coelom-it covers most of the intra-abdominal (or coelomic)organs ...
What organs are located in the abdominal?
The abdominal organs are the organs that are located in the stomach. The stomach is one of the abdominal organs. Abdominal organs are those organs located in the torso not protected by the rib cage. Other organs between the ribs and the pelvis are the liver, pancreas, large and small intestine, and the gall bladder. The kidneys may or may not be included because their position is dorsal and protected by the pelvic ridge.
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 is the function of abdominal cavity?
The abdominal cavity is where the digestive system, and other organs are housed.
Connective tissue that processes a large quantity of collagen fibers often provide the frame work for organs such as the spleen and lymph nodes?
Reticular fibers hold in the spleen and other organs.
Are the kidneys anatomically located ventrally within the abdomen?
The kidneys are located behind (posterior to) the abdominal cavity, in the retroperotoneum.Yes, the kidneys are located outside of the peritoneal cavity. In anatomy, they are referred to as being "retroperitoneal".No. Unlike the other abdominal organs, the kidneys lie behind the peritoneum that lines the abdominal cavity and are thus considered to be retroperitoneal organs.Yes
Where is your abdomen area?
Your "belly". It is known as the abdomen as your abdominal muscles are located there. I would say stomach but the stomach is actually up and to the left of the abdominal area. It lies in front of your intestines.
What are the organs of the lymphatic system other than lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes are?
Thymus gland, the liver, the spleen, and the tonsils.
What does not belong the thyroid gland thymus spleen or lymph nodes?
Unlike the other organs listed, the thyroid has no immune function.
What affects the outcome of abdominal wall defect repair?
The size of the abdominal wall defect, the extent to which organs protrude out of the abdomen, and the presence of other birth defects
What are Atherosclerotic changes of the abdominal aorta?
blockage of arteries causing lack of oxygen to the brain and other organs
How does a skeleton protect internal organs?
Well the rib cage surrounds and protects the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, kidneys and other internal organs from damage from external trauma. So the bones act as a shield for the organs.
What do rabbits pancreas do?
In a few other species such as rabbits, there is no discrete pancreas, with pancreatic tissue being distributed within other nearby organs, such as the liver or spleen
