Medical science

        -Key contents Introduction to abdomen Layers of the abdomen wall Skin Superficial fascia  Muscles Actions of muscles Nerve supply of abdomen Abdominal cavity Nine regions of the abdomen   Introduction to the abdomen- The abdomen lies below the diaphragm and is the lowest part of the trunk. The abdomen is surrounded by various muscles, which can easily adjust themselves according to changes in the capacity of the abdominal cavity. Forex- They can thin out to contain bulge of the abdomen imposed by gas, fat, fetus, and fluid. The abdomen contains various parts of the digestive and urogenital systems. It contains the suprarenal glands and numerous lymph nerves.  Layers of the abdominal wall- Skin Superficial fascia  Muscles  Actions of muscles     Layers of the abdomen-     Skin –  The skin of the anterior abdominal wall is efficient for immense stretching. Forex- during pregnancy, obesity, ascites (accumulation of fluid), intra-abdominal tumors.   NOTE- Excessive stretching may r