abdominal

ab*dom*i*nal

adjective

{bc}of, relating to, or involving the {d_link|abdomen|abdomen}

abdominal cavity

noun

{bc}the cavity of the abdomen {dx_def}see {dxt|abdomen||1}{/dx_def} that is lined by {d_link|peritoneum|peritoneum}, is bounded above by the {d_link|diaphragm|diaphragm}, anteriorly by a wall of muscle and tissue, and posteriorly by the spinal column, is continuous below with the {d_link|pelvic cavity|pelvic cavity}, and contains many of the visceral organs and especially those involved in digestion (such as the stomach, liver, pancreas, kidneys, and intestines)