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What else can I help you with?
Does the kidney lie above the rib cage?
In short, No. The kidney lie posterior to the abdominal cavity below the level of the last (12th) rib.
What are the functions of the muscle below the rib cage?
The muscles below the rib cage help with breathing, posture, and supporting the organs in the abdominal cavity.
Why do your floating ribs not disembowel us?
There is a layer of muscle and fascia between the rib and the abdominal cavity.
What are the specific locations of the abdominal muscle attachments within the human body?
The abdominal muscles attach to the rib cage, pelvis, and the linea alba, which is a band of connective tissue in the midline of the abdomen.
What is housed in the abdominal cavity?
the abdominal cavity is part of the torso and includes every major organ not found inside the rib cage. this includes but is not limited to large and small intestines, stomach, liver, kidneys, and bladder.
What are the differences between thoracic and abdominal cavity?
The thoracic cavity contains the heart and lungs, while the abdominal cavity houses the digestive organs such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm muscle. The thoracic cavity is enclosed by the rib cage, while the abdominal cavity is not.
What is causing left side abdominal under rib cage pain?
Could be a number of things and should be seen by a doctor. In my case it was from coughing due to smoking. Excessive coughing can cause pain under the rib cage from bruising.
What bones are the most protection to the abdominal viscera?
The rib cage provides the most protection to the abdominal viscera. The ribs wrap around the viscera, such as the liver and spleen, helping to shield them from external trauma. The sternum at the front of the rib cage also contributes to protecting the organs in the abdominal cavity.
Where is the intestine located?
The intestines are located in the lower belly.
Does the rib cage protect the stomach?
yes they do but not as well as other organs such as the heart and ribs they protect the side and back of the stomach I would say ribs 7-12 protect it.
How does the rib cage function during gas exchange in rat?
The rib cage expands, causing a negative pressure change in the abdominal cavity, which can only be relieved by letting air in the lungs. Exhaling is the opposite: the rib cage contracts, causing a positive pressure change, which is relieved by expelling air from the lungs.
Is your stomach below your rib cage?
http://medicalimages.allrefer.com/large/stomach-and-small-intestine.jpg let's say partially.
