Anatomy notes

Abdomen anatomy

Anatomy notes for the abdomen: labeled 3D atlas images, key facts, mnemonics and quizzes.

• Adrenal gland

  Produces steroid hormones and catecholamines. Learn the adrenal gland anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• External oblique

  Compresses abdomen, flexes and rotates trunk. Learn the external oblique anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Gallbladder

  Stores and concentrates bile, releasing it into the duodenum. Learn the gallbladder anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Inferior vena cava

  Returns deoxygenated blood from lower body to right atrium. Learn the inferior vena cava anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Kidneys

  The kidneys filter blood and regulate fluid, electrolytes and acid-base balance. Learn their location, nephron, blood supply, memory aids and quiz — with a labeled 3D atlas image.

• Large intestine

  Absorbs water and forms feces. Learn the large intestine anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Liver

  The liver is the largest internal organ. Learn its lobes, segments, portal blood supply, biliary tree, functions, mnemonic and quiz — with a labeled 3D atlas image.

• Small intestine

  Digests and absorbs nutrients. Learn the small intestine anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Stomach

  The stomach stores and digests food. Learn its parts, wall layers, acid secretion, blood supply, clinical links and quiz — with a labeled 3D atlas image.

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