abdominally
In stomach area
In or relating to the abdomen—the part of the body between the chest and pelvis.
The term appears in medical contexts: The tumor was removed abdominally rather than through a less invasive approach.
Breathing abdominally means using the diaphragm rather than shallow chest breathing.
Of the stomach
- intestinalOf the gut
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- digestionBodily food breakdown
- absorptionProcess of taking in
enzymes · bile · acid · chyme · metabolism · microbiome · bloating · cramping
Digestive tract, or instinct
- tummyStomach, childishly
- midriffAbdomen's front surface
- paunchProtruding abdomen
- potbellyProtruding rounded abdomen
bulge · bloat · protrusion · distension · roundness · pudge · flab · girth
Membrane lining the abdomen
- visceraAbdominal organs collectively
- mesenteryTissue suspending intestines internally
- umbilicusAbdominal cord remnant
- inguinalOf the groin
epigastric · hypochondriac · iliac · retroperitoneal · quadrants · flank · fascia · cavity
gastric
Of the stomach
- intestinalOf the gut
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- digestionBodily food breakdown
absorption · enzymes · bile · acid · chyme · metabolism · microbiome · bloating · cramping · discomfort
gut
Digestive tract, or instinct
potbelly · bulge · bloat · protrusion · distension · roundness · pudge · flab · girth · waistline
peritoneum
Membrane lining the abdomen
- visceraAbdominal organs collectively
- mesenteryTissue suspending intestines internally
- umbilicusAbdominal cord remnant
inguinal · epigastric · hypochondriac · iliac · retroperitoneal · quadrants · flank · fascia · cavity · diaphragm
crunches
Abdominal flexion exercises
- sit-upsAbdominal strengthening movements
- plankFlat timber piece
- pilatesControlled movement exercise method
core · strengthening · toning · sculpting · stability · balance · posture · bracing · engagement · contracting
abdominallycranially
Toward the head
dorsally · cerebrally · spinally · peripherally · distally
- abdominal painDiscomfort in the belly
- abdominal musclesTorso's anterior musculature
- abdominal crampsPainful torso muscle contractions
- abdominal surgeryOperation on belly organs
- abdominal wallLayered muscles protecting organs
- abdominal ultrasoundDiagnostic imaging of organs