Abdominal Wall (Noun)
Meaning
A wall of the abdomen.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The abdominal wall is a complex structure composed of multiple layers of muscle, fascia, and skin that encloses the abdominal cavity.
- During the surgery, the doctor carefully made an incision in the abdominal wall to access the internal organs.
- The patient's abdominal wall was severely damaged in the accident, requiring immediate surgical repair.
- The abdominal wall plays a crucial role in maintaining intra-abdominal pressure and supporting the abdominal organs.
- A hernia occurs when a weakness in the abdominal wall allows an organ or tissue to protrude through the opening.