Abdominal Wall (also known as Wall, Abdominal): The outer margins of the ABDOMEN, extending from the osteocartilaginous thoracic cage to the PELVIS. Though its major part is muscular, the abdominal wall consists of at least seven layers: the SKIN, subcutaneous fat, deep FASCIA; ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, transversalis fascia,

NIH MeSH · D034861Anatomy

Abdominal Wall

Also known asWall, Abdominal

Definition

The outer margins of the ABDOMEN, extending from the osteocartilaginous thoracic cage to the PELVIS. Though its major part is muscular, the abdominal wall consists of at least seven layers: the SKIN, subcutaneous fat, deep FASCIA; ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, transversalis fascia, extraperitoneal fat, and the parietal PERITONEUM.

MeSH classification

  • A01.923.047.050
  • A01.923.112.125

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Related concepts

Abdomen

That portion of the body that lies between the THORAX and the PELVIS.

Abdominal Cavity

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Common questions about Abdominal Wall

What does Abdominal Wall mean in medicine?
The outer margins of the ABDOMEN, extending from the osteocartilaginous thoracic cage to the PELVIS. Though its major part is muscular, the abdominal wall consists of at least seven layers: the SKIN, subcutaneous fat, deep FASCIA; ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, transversalis fascia, extraperitoneal fat, and the parietal PERITONEUM. 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 Wall known by any other names?
Yes. Abdominal Wall is also referred to as Wall, 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 Wall sit in the medical classification?
Abdominal Wall falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A01.923.047.050, A01.923.112.125). 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 (D034861) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗