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What is the herniation of abdominal contents through the pelvic diaphragm called?
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hiatal hernia
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What is haital hernia?
A hiatal hernia is when abdominal contents, like the intestines, protrude through a small hole that is designed for the esophagus to pass through the diaphragm. The herniation referrs to the strangling of the intestines and the hiatus is the name of the opening,
What are the major differences between omphalocele and umbilical hernia?
Congenital omphalocele is a persistence of the herniation of the abdominal contents into the proximal part of the umbilical cord. Whereas, the umbilical hernia occurs when intestines herniate through the imperfectly closed umbilicus. SIMILARITY: Both herniation occurs thru the umbilicus. DIFFERENCE: In the umbilical hernias, the protruding mass is covered by subcutaneous tissue and skins, whereas in congenital omphalocele it's not.
How is thoracic cavity separated from abdominal cavity?
The insuflation, deflation of the lungs produces great variations of pressure in the torax. If those variations were produced in a cavity including abdominal organs, some processes wouldn't take place (or could at least be not functional)
What is the difference between a hiatal hernia and an inguinal hernia?
None. But there are two types of inguinal herniae (or hernias): direct and indirect. Direct inguinal hernias occur when abdominal contents herniate through a weak point in the fascia of the abdominal wall and into the inguinal canal. Indirect inguinal hernias occur when abdominal contents protrude through the deep inguinal ring; this is ultimately caused by failure of embryonic closure of the processus vaginalis.
What is the Medical term meaning hernia of the lung?
That is the medical term: lung herniation. It can occur intercostal (between the ribs), sternal (through an opening in the sternum) or diagram (into the abdominal cavity). The first and third are often due to chest injuries and the second happens during fetal development.
What is a clolostomy?
Did you mean "colostomy"? If yes, a colostomy is the surgical creation of an opening from the colon through the abdominal wall allowing a passage to empty the contents of the colon.
What term describes the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdomal wall?
Herniation. A inguinal hernia is a protrusion of any bowel content (including omental fat) through the lower abdominal musculature.inguinal hernia
What is a Laparoscop?
Examination of the contents of the abdominal cavity with a fiberoptic tube inserted through a small incision
What is the job of the diaphragm in the human body?
the diaphragm helps hold air in and out it is located right below your ribcage. when you sing, it pulses and allows your air to hold for a long time without a breath. The diaphragm is a muscle starting in your back and running to your front below your ribcage. It completely separates the area within your ribcage from the area below. However it does have sealed portals through which vessels and other structures pass. By expanding your diaphragm -- your abdomen will rise because the diaphragm is expanding downward into the abdominal area -- you can create a partial vacuum which helps to draw air into your lungs. Conversely, by relaxing your diaphragm you let air out of your lungs.
What is The name of the condition when an edema or lesion exerts pressure within the cranial compartment and shifts the skull's contents?
The condition mentioned is brain herniation. According to place of lesion the brain contents may shift by structures called falx, tentorium and also sometimes foramen magnum ( hole through which the spinal cord passes)
The protrusion of muscle substance through a tear is?
A herniation is the protrusion of muscle substance through a tear.
What large muscular structure is located just at the top of the airway and the food passage?
The diaphragm is the large muscular structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and the airway and there is a hole in it for the esophagus to pass through.
