AbdomenLatin for belly

AbdomenAnatomyInjuriesEvaluation

Anatomy of the abdomenMusclesInternal organs

Muscles of the abdomenRectus abdominus-attaches the hip to the ribs and sternum.Obliques-attaches the hip to the lateral aspect of the ribs.

Quadrants of the abdomenUpper right and leftLower right and leftDirections are in relation to the victim.

Upper rightKidneyLiverGallbladder

Upper leftStomachKidneyPancreasSpleen

Lower rightAppendix

Lower leftLarge intestineSmall intestine

Ailments to the abdomenAppendicitisHerniaSpleenKidneyStrains

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."

AppendicitisSigns and symptomsPainNauseauVomittingConstipation

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

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.

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

KidneysPart of the urinary system, the kidneys filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them, along with water, as urine.

KidneysInjuries to kidneys will usually result from a direct blow.Signs and symptoms:Pain in the back and sidesHematuria: blood in the urine

StrainsResult from sharp twisting and turning, or overstretching.

Strains

Strains

Strains

Strains

HistoryTime of onset (48 hrs)Location of pain

ObservationAsymmetryDistensionScarsDeformity

PalpationTendernessRigidityDeformity