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Muscles are made up of tough, long cells that contract to create a hard, dense layer of protection. Organs are very soft and fragile and do not have this ability so muscles are required to surround them so they do not get hurt. Try this experiment: Relax your stomach and gently poke your stomach. It feels soft and your finger pushes easily against your body. Now, tighten your stomach muscles while you gently poke your stomach again. You will find that your stomach is much harder to push against than the first time. This is because all your stomach muscles have contracted to create a hard layer of protection so your vital organs do not get damaged.
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Why is the abdominal region of the body more vulnerable to damage than other areas?
The organs in the thorax are protectred by the ribs and thos in the pelvis are pretectred in the pelvic bowl but the abdomen has no bones surrounding it. The only bones ppresent n the abdomen as the lumbar vertebrae. This means the Organs are not pretected from the blows.
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 an abdominal wall?
An abdominal wall is the layer of muscles which surrounds the abdominal cavity and contains the abdominal organs.
How does the spleen differ from all the other abdominal organs?
Unlike the rest of the abdominal organs which are derived from endoderm, the spleen is mesodermal in origin.
Which type of membrane is found around the abdominal organs?
The peritoneum is a type of serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering its organs.
Which body cavity affords the least amount of protection to its internal organs?
The abdominal cavity has the least protection as it has no bones to cover it.
The pelvic floor muscle that supports the internal and external reproductive organs are the what?
Abdominal muscle
Why does the abdominal cavity have a soft muscle wall surrounding it?
The soft muscle wall surrounding the abdominal cavity acts like cushioning, protecting the internal organs from a blow
What are the two things the skeletal sytem provides?
Support (your frame) and protection for your organs
What bone provides protection to the brain and sense organs of a frog?
occipital bone i think
Why is the abdominal region of the body more vulnerable to damage than other areas?
The organs in the thorax are protectred by the ribs and thos in the pelvis are pretectred in the pelvic bowl but the abdomen has no bones surrounding it. The only bones ppresent n the abdomen as the lumbar vertebrae. This means the Organs are not pretected from the blows.
Is protection a function of muscles?
A muscle may contract in an effort to protect a joint or internal organs. For example, if you contract your rectus abdominus muscle (your "abs"), it reduces the risk of impact injury to the organs inside.
What does abdominal hernia mean?
An abdominal hernia is a localised weakness in the muscle tissue in the abdominal region of the stomach in which organs protrude. It results in a symptomatic bulge, most visible when standing. Pain is another symptom, as is fever and vomiting in severe cases.
What organs are muscles besides the heart and diagraphm?
The stomach is a muscle because it contracts. BUT, the stomach is not related to your abdominal in anyway. They are two different muscles.
What does the skeleton do in the skeletal system?
provides protection for vital organs (e.g. the heart), stability, structure of the body.
What is the function of a bone in a frog?
the skeletal system in any organism provides protection for the organs and allows movement
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
