Abdomen Latin for “belly”. Abdomen Anatomy Injuries Evaluation.
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AbdomenLatin for belly
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AbdomenAnatomyInjuriesEvaluation
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Anatomy of the abdomenMusclesInternal organs
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Muscles of the abdomenRectus abdominus-attaches the hip to the ribs and sternum.Obliques-attaches the hip to the lateral aspect of the ribs.
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Quadrants of the abdomenUpper right and leftLower right and leftDirections are in relation to the victim.
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Upper rightKidneyLiverGallbladder
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Upper leftStomachKidneyPancreasSpleen
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Lower rightAppendix
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Lower leftLarge intestineSmall intestine
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Ailments to the abdomenAppendicitisHerniaSpleenKidneyStrains
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AppendicitisThe appendix is located at the end of the large intestine, and has no real known function.The inflammation of the appendix occurs from either an infection or a blockage. Pain tends to be located in the right lower quadrant, and localizes directly above the position of the appendix at a point called "McBurney's point."
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AppendicitisSigns and symptomsPainNauseauVomittingConstipation
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HerniaOccurs when an abdominal organ or fatty tissue protrudes through a weakened area of the abdominal wall which results in a protrusion. Signs and Symptoms:Pain with movementProtrusion through abdominal wall
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SpleenThe spleen is located just below the ribs on the left hand side. The spleen filters out infection and other unwanted particles from the blood.
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SpleenWhat are the symptoms of spleen injuries? pain in the left side of the abdomen pain in left shoulder Kehrs sign lightheaded feeling paleness weak pulse
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KidneysPart of the urinary system, the kidneys filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them, along with water, as urine.
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KidneysInjuries to kidneys will usually result from a direct blow.Signs and symptoms:Pain in the back and sidesHematuria: blood in the urine
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StrainsResult from sharp twisting and turning, or overstretching.
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Strains
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Strains
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Strains
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Strains
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HistoryTime of onset (48 hrs)Location of pain
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ObservationAsymmetryDistensionScarsDeformity
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PalpationTendernessRigidityDeformity