Anatomy - Abdomen & Pelvis

The abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava are the main blood vessels responsible for supplying the abdomen and pelvis, through their branches and tributaries.

The female reproductive system consists of organs specialized in functions like gamete production and nurturing a fertilized egg as it develops into a fetus.

The kidneys are a pair of organs shaped like beans and located in the back of the abdomen. The main function of those organs is to filter your blood.

The large intestine is the last part of the GI tract. It functions to absorb water from fecal matter and helps the body get rid of the remaining waste material.

The liver is a large essential organ found in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. It is a multifunctional unit that performs such duties as detoxification.

There are many lymph nodes, vessels and organs responsible for lymph circulation in this area of the body.

The male reproductive system consists of organs specialized in many functions which include producing, maintaining and transporting sperm and protective fluid.

The pancreas is an accessory organ of the GI tract whose function is to release substances that help regulate the blood sugar levels as well as digestion.

The pelvis is the lower part of the abdomen and houses the reproductive organs and the end of the digestive tract. All surrounded by pelvic bones and muscles.

The peritoneal cavity is a space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum, which are the two membranes that separate the organs from the abdominal wall.

The small intestine is the part of the GI tract between the stomach and large intestine. This structure is divided into 3 parts: duodenum, jejunum and ileum.

The spleen is found in the upper left part of the abdomen. Its main functions include filtering your blood, creating new blood cells and store platelets.

The stomach is an organ found in the upper abdomen and is part of the gastrointestinal tract. The main function of this organ is to produce digestive enzymes.

The ureters are tubes made of smooth muscle fibers that take urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder..

The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ responsible for collecting urine coming from the kidneys through the ureters and excreting it via the urethra.