Abdomen

SNOMED CT 302553009

Abdomen

Definition

The subdivision of the vertebrate body between the thorax and pelvis. The ventral part of the abdomen contains the abdominal cavity and visceral organs. The dorsal part includes the abdominal section of the vertebral column.

Also known as abdominopelvic region, abdominopelvis — per UBERON

The Abdomen is a part of the None.

Also identified as