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.
Synonyms: Abdominal Wall, Wall, Abdominal
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2003; use ABDOMINAL MUSCLES 1966-1992 ,2003; see ABDOMINAL MUSCLES 1966-1992
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D034861
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