Abdominal Core (also known as Core, Abdominal): The torso region located deep within the abdominal area involved in attaching the TORSO to the SPINE and the PELVIC FLOOR. Muscles in the abdominal core are important in POSTURAL BALANCE, spine stability and protection against BACK INJURIES.

NIH MeSH · D000090043Anatomy

Abdominal Core

Also known asCore, Abdominal

Definition

The torso region located deep within the abdominal area involved in attaching the TORSO to the SPINE and the PELVIC FLOOR. Muscles in the abdominal core are important in POSTURAL BALANCE, spine stability and protection against BACK INJURIES.

MeSH classification

  • A01.923.112

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Related concepts

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Common questions about Abdominal Core

What does Abdominal Core mean in medicine?
The torso region located deep within the abdominal area involved in attaching the TORSO to the SPINE and the PELVIC FLOOR. Muscles in the abdominal core are important in POSTURAL BALANCE, spine stability and protection against BACK INJURIES. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Abdominal Core known by any other names?
Yes. Abdominal Core is also referred to as Core, Abdominal in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Abdominal Core sit in the medical classification?
Abdominal Core falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A01.923.112). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000090043) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗