abdominal segment element

abdominal segment organ

An organ or element that is part of the adbominal segment of the organism. This region can be further subdivided into the abdominal cavity and the pelvic region.

Type Organ
Structure parente trunk region element
Nom latin abdominal segment organ

Sous-structures

pelvic region element Bone abdomen element Gland lumbar vertebra endochondral element Bone

Questions fréquentes

What is an abdominal segment element?
An abdominal segment element (known in anatomical terminology as abdominal segment organ) is any organ or structural component that belongs to the abdominal segment of the organism. This broad category encompasses all structures in the region from the diaphragm to the pelvic brim, which can be further divided into the abdominal cavity and pelvic region.
Where are abdominal segment elements located?
Abdominal segment elements are distributed throughout the entire abdominal segment of the trunk, from the undersurface of the diaphragm superiorly to the pelvic brim inferiorly, and encompass both the abdominal cavity proper and the adjacent retroperitoneal space.
What is the function of abdominal segment elements?
The diverse elements of the abdominal segment collectively carry out digestion, nutrient absorption, endocrine hormone secretion, detoxification, renal filtration, immune function, and structural support of the trunk.
What conditions can affect abdominal segment elements?
Any organ within this segment can be affected by infection, malignancy, vascular compromise, or trauma. Peritonitis, intestinal obstruction, and abdominal compartment syndrome are conditions affecting the segment as a whole rather than a single organ.
What are examples of abdominal segment elements?
Examples include the stomach, small and large intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands, abdominal blood vessels and lymphatics, and the muscles and bones of the abdominal wall.

Structures associées

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.