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Abdomen
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Abdominal wall
The abdominal wall supports organ position and protects the underlying abdominal structures from injury.
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StudyRegions of the abdomenBorders and contents of the abdominal regions.
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StudyMuscles of the abdominal wallMain muscles found in the abdominal wall.
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StudyNeurovasculature of the abdominal wallIntroduction to the nerves and vessels of the abdominal wall
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StudyInguinal canalStructure and contents of the inguinal canal.
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StudyAbdominal surface of the diaphragmStructures seen on the abdominal surface of the diaphragm.
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Peritoneum
The peritoneal cavity lies between the parietal and visceral peritoneum and separates abdominal organs from the wall.
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StudyPeritoneal relationsExplore the relationship between the abdominal organs and peritoneum.
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StudyMesenteryOverview of the mesentery.
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StudyGreater omentumIntroduction to the greater omentum.
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StudyOmental bursaIntroduction to the omental bursa.
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StudyRetroperitoneumIntroduction to the retroperitoneum.
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Stomach
The stomach sits in the upper abdomen, forming part of the GI tract, and produces enzymes essential for digestion.
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Spleen
The spleen in the upper left abdomen filters blood, contributes to blood cell production, and stores platelets.
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Liver
The liver in the upper right abdomen is a vital organ responsible for detoxification and many metabolic functions.
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Pancreas
The pancreas releases substances that regulate blood sugar and support digestion as part of the GI tract.
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Small intestine
The small intestine connects stomach to large intestine and consists of three parts: duodenum, jejunum and ileum.
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StudyDuodenumStructure of the duodenum and its anatomical relations.
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StudyArteries and veins of the small intestineAn overview of the vasculature of the small intestine by segment.
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StudyInnervation of the small intestineAn overview of the extrinsic and intrinsic innervation of the small intestine.
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StudyLymphatics of the small intestineAn overview of the lymphatic drainage of the small intestine.
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Large intestine
The large intestine absorbs water from fecal matter and helps the body eliminate remaining digestive waste.
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StudyLarge intestineOverview of the anatomy and neurovasculature of the large intestine.
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StudyRectum and anal canalMain features and anatomical relations of the rectum and anal canal.
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StudyArteries of the large intestineOverview of the arteries that supply the large intestine.
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StudyNeurovasculature of the rectum and anal canalOverview of the nerves and vessels of the rectum and anal canal.
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Kidneys and ureters
The kidneys are paired, bean-shaped organs in the posterior abdomen that filter the blood to form urine.
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Nerves, vessels and lymphatics of the abdomen
The abdomen is vascularised and innervated by an extensive network of blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves.
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StudyLumbar plexusThe lumbar plexus supplies the abdominal wall, pelvis and lower limb.
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Abdominal aorta and its branchesOverview of the course and branches of the abdominal aorta.Coming soon
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StudyArteries of the stomach, liver and gallbladderOverview of the arteries that supply the stomach, liver and gallbladder.
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StudyArteries of the pancreas, duodenum and spleenOverview of the arteries that supply the pancreas, duodenum and spleen.
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StudyHepatic portal systemOverview of the hepatic portal vein and its tributaries.
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StudyLymphatics of the pancreas, duodenum and spleenAn overview of the lymphatic drainage of the pancreas, duodenum and spleen.
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StudyLymphatics of the stomach, liver and gallbladderLymph nodes and vessels of the stomach, liver and gallbladder.
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StudyLymphatics of the posterior abdominal and pelvic wallParietal abdominal and pelvic lymph nodes and their drainage pathways.
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