Abdominal Massage Anatomy Review

Flashcards for understanding the anatomy relevant to abdominal massage and identifying potential risks.

Underlying structures

Anatomical features such as organs or blood vessels that may be affected during physical interventions like massage.

Spleen

An organ involved in filtering blood and immune response, located in the upper left abdomen.

Aorta

The largest artery in the body, carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Liver

A vital organ that detoxifies chemicals, metabolizes drugs, and produces important proteins for blood clotting.

Kidney

A pair of organs in the body that filter blood and produce urine, maintaining fluid balance.