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.
The iliac area of the abdomen is also referred to as the iliac fossa.
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.
I can't display images. However, the scaphoid bone is a boat-shaped bone located on the thumb side of the wrist. It is commonly injured in falls, leading to pain and tenderness in the wrist. X-rays are typically used to diagnose scaphoid fractures.
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.
The upper midportion of the abdomen is commonly referred to as the epigastric region. It is located just below the sternum and in the middle of the abdomen. This area contains important organs such as the stomach and part of the liver.
Referred pain is perceived in the lower back but is caused by inflammation elsewhere--often in the kidneys or lower abdomen.
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.
The most inferior medial region of the abdomen is the