abdominal cavity
Gut's internal space
The abdominal cavity is the space in the body between the diaphragm and the pelvis, containing the stomach, intestines, liver, kidneys, and other organs.
It is lined by the peritoneum and separated from the chest cavity above.
The surgeon examined the abdominal cavity for signs of internal bleeding.
Membrane lining the abdomen
- visceraAbdominal organs collectively
- organsFunctional body parts
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- mesenteryTissue suspending intestines internally
intestines · stomach · liver · spleen · kidneys · pancreas · gallbladder · bladder
Membrane lining the abdomen
- mesenteryTissue suspending intestines internally
- fasciaConnective tissue sheet
- musclesContractile body tissue
- visceral fatFat stored around organs
serosa · lymph nodes · immune cells · cushioning · lubrication · barrier · containment
Abdominal cavity fluid accumulation
- peritonitisAbdominal lining inflammation
- herniaOrgan breaching muscle wall
- adhesionsTissues abnormally joined together
- abscessLocalized pus collection
distension · inflammation · bleeding · perforation · obstruction · trauma · infection · laparoscopy
Abdominal cavity access cut
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- laparoscopeInternal surgical viewing instrument
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
- anastomosisJoining of tubular structures
colectomy · appendectomy · cholecystectomy · gastrectomy · hysterectomy · splenectomy · nephrectomy · exploration
peritoneum
Membrane lining the abdomen
- visceraAbdominal organs collectively
- organsFunctional body parts
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
mesentery · intestines · stomach · liver · spleen · kidneys · pancreas · gallbladder · bladder · colon
peritoneum
Membrane lining the abdomen
- mesenteryTissue suspending intestines internally
- fasciaConnective tissue sheet
- musclesContractile body tissue
visceral fat · serosa · lymph nodes · immune cells · cushioning · lubrication · barrier · containment
ascites
Abdominal cavity fluid accumulation
- peritonitisAbdominal lining inflammation
- herniaOrgan breaching muscle wall
- adhesionsTissues abnormally joined together
abscess · distension · inflammation · bleeding · perforation · obstruction · trauma · infection · laparoscopy · imaging
laparotomy
Abdominal cavity access cut
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- laparoscopeInternal surgical viewing instrument
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
anastomosis · colectomy · appendectomy · cholecystectomy · gastrectomy · hysterectomy · splenectomy · nephrectomy · exploration · dissection
abdominal cavitychest cavity
Body's upper internal chamber
cranial cavity · thorax · chest · pelvic cavity · mediastinum
cavity, abdomen, abdominal, abdomens, gastrointestinal, abdominally