In a physical examination during inspection there may be a scaphoid abdomen. This refers to a tense abdomen as seen in cases of peritonitis.
A boat-shaped abdomen is another term for a scaphoid abdomen - a condition in which the abdomen's anterior wall is sunken and hollow.
diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic ulcers
You can break your scaphoid by falling hard on an outstretched hand.
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I am not sure exactly what nerves innervate the back, but I would assume that it could definitely refer to the abdomen.
Gliding joints are found between the radius and the scaphoid.
The Scaphoid bone is the largest or the carpal bones of the wrist, on your thumb's side. I should know I've broken it a couple of times.
Referred pain-- The presence of pain in an area other than where it originates. In some pleurisy cases, referred pain occurs in the neck, shoulder, or abdomen.
Referred pain is perceived in the lower back but is caused by inflammation elsewhere--often in the kidneys or lower abdomen.
Scaphoid
Carpal tunnel or a scaphoid injury. If it isn't bruised, swollen, or red, it probably is a scaphoid injury.
The scaphoid bone is found in the human wrist. It is one of the carpal bones and is found between the hand and forearm on the thumb side of the wrist.