The outer margins of the ABDOMEN, extending from the osteocartilaginous thoracic cage to the PELVIS. Though its major part is muscular, the abdominal wall consists of at least seven layers: the SKIN, subcutaneous fat, deep FASCIA; ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, transversalis fascia, extraperitoneal fat, and the parietal PERITONEUM.

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Abdominal Muscles (1965-2002)

History note

2003; use ABDOMINAL MUSCLES 1966-1992

Public note

2003; see ABDOMINAL MUSCLES 1966-1992