kidney | colon | small intestine | erector spinae | psoas major
| quadratus lumborum | oblique muscles | rectus abdominus |
Module Name: a_vm1640 Module Title: Abdomen-Visible Human Image
Info: Transverse section through the abdomen Created by: Lynn
Bry Last modified: Feb 2nd, 1997 introduction=This transverse
sectiion lies approximately 5cm above the umbilicus (belly
button). Note the posterior location of the kidneys, and their
encasement in the perirenal fat. Segments of small intestine and
colon may also be seen. Small bowel can be distinguished from
the colon by it's narrower bore, and smaller lumen. This
particular section cuts through the ascending colon, seen on the
right, the transverse colon, located in the middle, and the
descending colon shown posteriorly on the left side of the body.
Click on 'colon' in the key points listed below to have these
features outlined in the image. Muscles of interest include the
psoas major and quadratus lumborum muscles, the erector spinae
muscles of the back, and th