Midriff
Midriff
Midriff (/ˈmɪdrɪf/), also known as the abdominal region or the epigastrium, is the region of the body between the chest and the waist. The term is derived from the Old English words 'mid' meaning 'middle' and 'hrif' meaning 'belly'.
Etymology
The term 'midriff' is derived from the Old English 'midhrif', with 'mid' meaning 'middle' and 'hrif' meaning 'belly'. The term was first used in the 15th century to refer to the middle part of the human body.
Anatomy
The midriff is the area of the body between the thorax (chest) and pelvis. It contains several important organs including the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and part of the small intestine.
Related Terms
- Abdomen: The part of the body that contains the stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, appendix, gallbladder, and bladder.
- Epigastrium: The upper central region of the abdomen.
- Umbilicus: Commonly known as the belly button or navel, it is the scar on the abdomen at the attachment site of the umbilical cord.
- Diaphragm (anatomy): A sheet of internal skeletal muscle that extends across the bottom of the thoracic cavity. It plays a crucial role in respiration.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Midriff
- Wikipedia's article - Midriff
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