The abdominal cavity is the cavity of the human body (and other animal bodies) that holds the bulk of the viscera and which is located below (or posterior to) the thoracic cavity. Organs of the abdominal cavity include the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, urinary bladder, small intestine and large intestine. The kidneys are located not in the abdominal cavity but behind it. The abdominal cavity is lined with a protective membrane termed the peritoneum. The viscera are also covered, in the front, wi ...

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Abdominal pain can be one of the symptoms associated with transient disorders or serious disease. Making a definitive diagnosis of the cause of a person's abdominal pain can be quite difficult, because so many diseases can result in this symptom. Abdominal pain - Introduction. Abdominal pain is traditionally described by its chronicity (acute or chronic), its progression over time, its nature (sharp, dull, colicky), its distribution (by various methods, such as abdominal quadrant (left upper quadrant, left ...

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• Abdominal pain - Types and mechanisms
• Abdominal pain - Selected causes

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The Heimlich Maneuver, also known as abdominal thrusts, is a first aid procedure for clearing an obstructed airway. It is an effective life-saving measure in cases of choking. Dr. Henry Heimlich also has promoted it as a treatment for drowning and asthma attacks, but the practice of using the maneuver for these afflictions has not gained wide acceptance. The Heimlich maneuver is named after Henry Heimlich, who first described it in 1974. However, Edward A. Patrick, MD, PhD, has claimed to be the uncredited co-deve ...

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• Abdominal thrusts - Indications that someone is choking
• Abdominal thrusts - On a standing or seated victim
• Abdominal thrusts - On an unconscious victim
• Abdominal thrusts - On oneself
• Abdominal thrusts - On an infant
• Abdominal thrusts - After the airway is clear

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The term abdominal surgery broadly covers surgical procedures that involve opening the abdomen. Surgery of each abdominal organ is dealt with separately in connection with the description of that organ (see stomach, kidney, liver, etc.) Diseases affecting the abdominal cavity are dealt with generally under their own names (e.g. appendicitis). The three most common abdominal surgeries are described below. Exploratory Laparotomy -- This refers to the opening of the abdominal cavity for direct examination of its conte ...

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Abdominal distension (or "Distended abdomen") can be a sign of many other conditions, including: diverticulitis lactose intolerance obstructed bowel premenstrual syndrome pregnancy weight gain See also. Gastric distension Bloating ...

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Nauli Kriya is intended for regenerating, invigorating and stimulating the abdominal viscera and the gastro-intestinal or alimentary system. For the practice of Nauli you should know the Uddiyana Bandha. Uddiyana can be done even in a sitting posture; but Nauli is generally done while standing.

Excerpt from the book Kundalini Yoga by Sri Swami Sivananda.

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Bloating is any abnormal general swelling, or increase in diameter of the abdominal area. As a symptom, the patient feels a full and tight abdomen, which may cause abdominal pain. sometimes accompanied by borborygmus. Bloating may have several causes, the most common being accumulation of liquids and intestinal gas. Ascites is the proper medical term for abdominal bloating caused by excessive accumulation of liquid inside the cavity. Common causes for abdominal bloating are: Overeating (gastric distension)

Computed tomography (CT), originally known as computed axial tomography (CAT) and body section roentgenography, is a medical imaging method employing tomography where digital geometry processing is used to generate a three-dimensional image of the internals of an object from a large series of two-dimensional X-ray images taken around a single axis of rotation. The word "tomography" is derived from the Greek tomos (slice) and graphia (describing). CT produces a series of axial images which can be manipulated, through a process known as windo ...

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• Computed tomography - Principles
• Computed tomography - Diagnostic use
• Computed tomography - Cranial CT
• Computed tomography - Chest CT
• Computed tomography - Cardiac CT
• Computed tomography - Abdominal and pelvic CT
• Computed tomography - Extremities

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Aponeuroses (απο, away, and νευρον, a sinew) are membranes separating muscles from each other. They have a shiny, whitish-silvery color, and are histologically similar to tendons, but are very sparingly supplied with blood vessels and nerves. When dissected, aponeuroses are papery, and peel off by sections. The primary regions with thick aponeurosis is in the ventral abdominal region, the dorsal lumbar region, and in the palmar region. Aponeurosis - Ventral Abdominal Aponeuroses. The Ventral Abdomi ...

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• Aponeurosis - Dorsal Lumbar Aponeuroses
• Aponeurosis - Palmar Aponeuroses
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The largest artery in the human body, the aorta originates from the left ventricle of the heart and brings oxygenated blood to all parts of the body in the systemic circulation. Aorta - The course of the aorta. The aorta is usually divided into several segments. The portion above the diaphragm (in the thorax) is called the thoracic aorta and is sometimes further subdivided into the ascending aorta, aortic arch and descending (thoracic) aorta. The portion below the diaphragm (in t ...

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• Aorta - Thoracic aorta
• Aorta - Abdominal aorta
• Aorta - Features
• Aorta - Diseases

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In medicine (gastroenterology), ascites is a accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Although unpleasant, it is not intrinsically harmful. Nevertheless, its causes and complications are both significant medical problems. Ascites - Signs and symptoms. Mild ascites is hard to notice, but severe ascites leads to abdominal distension. In patients with ascites, a doctor will attempt to identify causes, such as a history of liver disease, other signs of portal hypertension or signs of tuberculosis or neph ...

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• Ascites - Diagnosis
• Ascites - Classification
• Ascites - Pathophysiology
• Ascites - Causes
• Ascites - Treatment
• Ascites - Cultural significance
• Ascites - Source

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The word exercise can mean the following: An activity that is done with a specific motive to improve some component of physical fitness. A setting in action or practicing. Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability. Physical exercise Exercise - Physical exercise. Physical exercise is the performance of some activity in order to develop or maintain physical fitness and overall health. Frequent and regular physical exercise is an important ...

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• Exercise - Exercise benefits
• Exercise - Common myths
• Exercise - Spot reduction
• Exercise - Only overweight people need a physical before beginning an exercise program.
• Exercise - Muscle tissue will turn into fat once a person stops exercising.
• Exercise - Abdominal exercises will remove fat in my midsection.
• Exercise - It takes hundreds of crunches to get ab muscles in shape.
• Exercise - You have to train your abs everyday if you want a six pack.
• Exercise - Men and women should train their abs differently.
• Exercise - If I stop training my abs they’ll turn to fat.
• Exercise - Too much exercise
• Exercise - List of activities used as physical exercises
• Exercise - List of classes of physical exercise
• Exercise - Breathing

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Palpation is a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional). Palpation is used by medical doctors and chiropractic doctors for particularly for thoracic and abdominal examinations, but also for examination of edema and palpation of pulses. See also:. Physical examination Inspection (medicine) Percussion (medicine) Auscultation

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Enteritis is the inflammation of the small intestine (inflammation of the large intestine is termed colitis, while enterocolitis refers to an inflammation of both the large and small intestine.). Enteritis - Signs and symptoms. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, abdominal distension and hematochezia. If there is vomiting, gastroenteritis is the more correct diagnosis. Enteropathy Enteritis - Diagnosis. Generally a good h ...

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In medicine (obstetrics) cardiotocography (CTG) is a technical means of recording (-graphy) the fetal heartbeat (cardio-) and the uterine contractions (-toco-) during childbirth. CTG can be used to identify signs of fetal distress. Recordings are done by two separate electrodes, one for the measurement of the fetal pulse and a second one for the contractions. External measurement means taping or strapping the electrodes to the abdominal wall, with the heart electrode overlying th ...

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The celiac artery, also known as the celiac trunk, is the first major branch of the abdominal aorta. It supplies oxygenated blood to the liver, stomach, spleen, duodenum and the pancreas. Shortly after its formation, the celiac artery divides into the: left gastric artery, common hepatic artery and splenic artery. The celiac artery is the only major artery nourishing the abdominal digestive organs that does not have a similarly named vein (i.e. the superior mesenteric a ...

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A beer belly or beer gut is a physical human trait characterised by a horizontal overhang of fat above the waist, with little apparent fat on the rest of the body. Although it is not solely caused by the consumption of beer, it is a contributing factor. The beer belly is usually associated with men (women tend to store excess fat in other areas such as the hips and buttocks). A lack of muscle tone in the abdominal muscles contributes to the appearance of the beer be ...

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Whipple's disease is a rare disease caused by the bacteria Tropheryma whipplei. It was first described by George Hoyt Whipple in 1907. Whipple's disease - Symptoms. arthritis malabsorption intestinal lipodystrophy (accumulation of fatty deposits in lymph nodes of the intestine) lymphadenopathy abdominal pain diarrhea fever Whipple's disease - Diagnosis. Diagnosis is made by intestinal biopsy, ...

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The solar plexus, also known as the celiac plexus, plexus cœliacus or plexus solaris, is an autonomous cluster of nerve cells (see Plexus) in the human body behind the stomach and below the diaphragm near the celiac artery in the abdominal cavity. The solar plexus consists of two ganglia, called celiac ganglia, and a nerve network connecting the two ganglia. The solar plexus controls functions of the internal organs as for example adren ...

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