The abdominal region has little bony protection, and is susceptible to external injury.
This is because there are no bones in the abdominal area to protect its vital organs. So in times of danger, humans instinctively curl over it to protect it with something that does have bones, like arms.
Visceral means pertaining to the viscera, or internal organs.
The vertebrae nearest the abdominal region are the thoracic vertebrae.
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The ovaries, found only in females, are located in the lower abdominal region.
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The abdominal region refers to the area of the body between the chest and the pelvis, commonly known as the stomach area. It contains various organs such as the stomach, intestines, liver, and kidneys, and is essential for digestion, metabolism, and other bodily functions. Physical examination of the abdominal region can provide valuable information about a person's health.
A cat has only a single abdominal region as revealed by its anatomy.
Hypochondriac Region
The medial region of the abdominal surface overlying the stomach is called epigastric region just below the diaphragm that separates the abdominal cavity with the pulmo cardic cavity. This region can be located by running the index finger and middle finger at the end of the rib cage that meets the sternum and about four fingers left of the sternum..
The umbilical region is at the center of the nine-region scheme of abdominal regions.
The right and left hypochondriac abdominal regions are covered by the lower ribs.