Stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder and other organs.

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Abdominal cavity
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The cavity beneath the thoracic cavity that is separated from the thoracic cavity by the diaphragm, contains the liver, gallbladder, spleen, stomach, pancreas, intestines, and kidneys
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Abdomin/o
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Abdomen
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Pertaining to
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Abdominopelvic cavity
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A term that describes the abdominal and pelvic cavity collectively, refers to the space between the diaphragm and the groin
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Anaplasia
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A change in the structure and orientation of cells, characterized by the loss of differentiation and reversion to a more primitive form
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Ana-
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Not, without
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-Plasia
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Formation, growth
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Anatomical position
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The standard reference position for the body as a whole, the person is standing with arms the sides and palms turn forward; the individuals head and feet are also pointing forward
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Anterior
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Pertaining to the front of the body or towards the belly of the body
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Aplasia
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A developmental failure resulting in the absence of any organ or tissue
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Cardiac muscle
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Muscle that makes up the muscular wall the heart
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Caudal
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Pertaining to the tail
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Cell
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The smallest and most numerous structure unit of living matter
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Cell membrane
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The semi permeable barrier that is the outer covering of a cell
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Cervical vertebrae
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The first seven segments of the spinal column, identified as C 1 through C 7
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Chromosomes
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The threadlike structures in the nucleus that control the functions of growth, repair, and reproduction for the body
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Coccyx
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The tailbone, located at the end of the vertebral column and results from diffusion of for individual coccygeal bones in the child
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Connective tissue
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Tissue that supports and binds other body tissue and parts
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Cranial
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Pertaining to the skull cranium
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Cran/i
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Skull
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Pertaining to
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Cranial cavity
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The cavity that contains the brain
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Cytology
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The study of cells
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Cytoplasm
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Gel like substances around the nucleus of a cell that contains cell organs, called organelles, which carry out the essential functions of the cell.
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Deep
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Away from the surface and toward the inside of the body
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Distal
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Away from or farthest from the trunk of the body or farthest from the point of origin of a body part
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Dorsal
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Pertaining to the back
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Dorsum
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The back or posterior surface of a part; in example the foot the top of the foot
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Dysplasia
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Any abnormal development of tissue or organ
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Epigastric region
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The region of the abdomen located between the right and left hypochondriac regions in the upper section of the abdomen, beneath the cartilage of the ribs
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Epithelial tissue
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Tissue that covers the internal and external organs of the body, it also lines of vessels, body cavities, glands, and body organs
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Frontal plane
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Any of the vertical planes passing through the body from the head to the feet perpendicular to the sagittal plane and dividing the body into front and back portions
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Genes
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Segments of chromosomes that transmit hereditary characteristics
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Histologist
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A medical scientist who specializes in the study of tissues
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Hyperplasia
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An increase in the number of cells of a body part
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Hypochondriac region
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The right and left regions of the upper abdomen, beneath the cartilage of the lower ribs, located on either side of the epigastric region
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Hypogastric region
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The middle section of the lower abdomen, beneath the umbilical region
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Hypoplasia
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Incomplete or underdeveloped organ or tissue usually the result of a decrease in the number of cells
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Inferior
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Below or downward toward the tail or feet
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Inguinal Region
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The right and left regions of the lower section of the abdomen, also called the iliac region
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Intervertebral disc
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A flat circular plate like structure of cartilage that serves as a cushion or shock absorber between the vertebrae
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Lateral
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Toward the side of the body, away from the midline of the body
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Later/o
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Side
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Inguin/o
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Groin
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Epi-
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Upon, over
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Histo-
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Tissue
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Long axis
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the imaginary line created by directing vertical lines in the middle of the body from the top of the head to a space is equidistant between the feet.
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Lumbar region
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The right and left regions of the middle section of the abdomen
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Lumb/o
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Loins
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Lumbar vertebrae
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The largest and strongest of the vertebrae of the spinal column, located in the lower back and consists of five large segments of the movable part of the spinal column, identified as L 1 through L5
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Lysosome
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Cell organs or organelles that contain various types of enzymes that function in destroying bacteria by intracellular digestion.
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McBurney's point
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A point on the right side of the abdomen, about two-thirds of the distance between the umbilicus and the anterior bony prominence of the hip
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Medial
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Toward the midline of the body
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Medi/o
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Middle
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Mediolateral
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Pertaining to the middle and side of a structure
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Membrane
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a thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divide the space.
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Midline of the body
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Imaginary line created when the body is divided into equal right and left halves
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Midsagittal plane
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The plane that divides the body or a structure into right and left equal portions
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Mitochondria
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Cell organ organelle that provide energy needed by the cell to carry on its essential functions....the energy drink
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Munro's point
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A point on the left side of the abdomen, about halfway between the umbilicus in the anterior bony prominence of the hip.
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Muscle tissue
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tissue capable of producing movement of the parts and organs of the body by contracting and relaxing fibers
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Navel
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Umbilicus, the belly button
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Neoplasia
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New and abnormal development of cells that may be benign or malignant
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Nervous tissue
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Tissue that transmits impulses throughout the body there by activating coordinating and controlling the many functions of the body
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Nucleus
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The central controlling body within a living cell that is enclosed within the cell membrane
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Organ
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Tissues arranged together to perform a special function
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Pelvic cavity
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The lower front cavity of the body, located beneath the abdominal cavity, contains the urinary bladder and reproductive organs.
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Peritoneum
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is the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity or coelom in amniotes and some invertebrates,
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Plane
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Imaginary slices made through the body as if a dividing sheet were passed through the body at a particular angle and in a particular direction.
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Plantar
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Pertaining to the soul or bottom of the foot
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Posterior
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Pertaining to the back of the body
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Pronation
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A movement that allows the palms of the hands to turn down word and backward
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Prone
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Lying face down on the abdomen
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Proximal
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Toward or nearest the trunk of the body or nearest the point of origin of a body part
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Ribosomes
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Cell organs, or organelles, that synthesize protein often called the cells protein factories.... Protein bar
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Sacrum
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The singular triangular shape bone the results from the fusion of five individuals sacral bones of the child
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Skeletal muscle
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Muscle that is attached to bone and is responsible for the movement of the skeleton
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Smooth muscle
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Muscle found in the walls of the hollow internal organs of the body such as the stomach and intestines. Also called visceral muscle.
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Spinal cavity
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The cavity that contains the nerves of the spinal cord also known as a spinal canal
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Nucl/o
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Nucleus
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Neo-
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New
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Pelv/i
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Pelvis
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Peritone/o
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Peritoneum
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Proxim/o
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Near
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Sacr/o
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Sacrum
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Superficial
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Pertaining to the surface of the body or near the surface
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Superior
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Above upward toward the head
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Supination
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A movement that allows the palms of your hands to face upward or move forward
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Supine
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Laying face up
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System
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Organs that work together to perform the many functions of the body as a whole
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Thoracic cavity
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The chest cavity, which contains the lungs, heart, aorta, esophagus, and trachea
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Thoracic vertebrae
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The second segment of 12 vertebrae that make up the vertebral bones of the chest, identified as T1 through T12
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Tissue
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A group of cells that perform specialized functions
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Transverse plane
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Any of the planes cutting across the body perpendicular to the sagittal and frontal planes, dividing the body into superior and inferior lower portions
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Umbilical region
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The region of the abdomen located in the middle section of the abdomen between the right and left lumbar regions and directly beneath the epigastric region
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Umbilicus
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The navel. Also called the belly button
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Ventral
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Pertaining to the front belly side
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Visceral
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Pertaining to the internal organs
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