Abdominal Tenderness
Definition
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Abdominal Tenderness Anatomy
Abdominal Anatomy
The internal organs are protected by a muscular abdominal wall:
Superficial abdominal muscles
Deep abdominal muscles
Organs in the abdomen include:
Intestines
Kidneys
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Spleen
Stomach
Uterus and ovaries in females (lower abdomen)
Genitourinary system in males
Related Topics:
Abdominal pain in children
Abdominal pain in pregnancy
Abdominal pain
Left lower abdominal pain
Left upper abdominal pain
Lower abdominal pain
Right lower abdominal pain
Right upper abdominal pain
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Last Updated: Feb 22, 2008
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Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Abdominal Tenderness References:
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