MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The abdomen is the part of the trunk between the thorax and the pelvis.
A
TRUE
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The definition of the human abdomen is the anterior region of the trunk between the thoracic diaphragm superiorly and the pelvic brim inferiorly.

Detailed explanation-2: -These include the liver, stomach, and intestines. The groin is the area in the body where the upper thighs meet the lowest part of the abdomen. Normally, the abdomen and groin are kept separate by a wall of muscle and tissue. The only openings in the wall are small tunnels called the inguinal and femoral canals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diaphragm is the partition present between the thorax and abdomen. It is a muscular, membranous and dome-shaped structure found below the thoracic cavity. It is the important muscle that aids in respiration.

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