10.1055/b-0034-80022 11 The Peritoneum Anatomy General Facts Function mechanical protection by means of impact-buffering fat vascular function immune defense Location Parietal Peritoneum diaphragmatic part: underside of the diaphragm posterior part:…
10.1055/b-0034-80021 10 The Pancreas Anatomy General Facts The pancreas is 14–18cm long and weighs 70–80g. It is a gland with exocrine and endocrine features. Division head of pancreas with the…
10.1055/b-0034-80026 15 The Urinary Bladder Anatomy ▪ Anatomy of the Urinary Bladder General Facts The bladder’s normal capacity lies at 500mL, but strong urinary urgency occurs already with 300 mL….
10.1055/b-0034-80025 14 The Kidneys Anatomy General Facts Size: 12cm long, 7cm wide, and 3cm thick. Location Posterior Left kidney: Upper pole: T11 Renal pelvis: L1 Lower pole: L3 The right…
10.1055/b-0034-80027 16 The Uterus/Fallopian Tubes/Ovaries Anatomy ▪Anatomy of the Uterus General Facts General Facts pear shaped weight 30–120g, length 7–9cmlong (nullipara: 6–8cm) Function Defends against organisms invading the uterine cavity…
10.1055/b-0034-80018 7 The Stomach Anatomy ▪ Anatomy of the Esophagus Location The esophagus is located in the posterior mediastinum. It lies medial in front of the spinal column until the…
10.1055/b-0034-80012 1 Visceral Manipulation according to Barral Theory of Visceral Manipulation ▪ Physiology of Organ Movement We distinguish three movements of the internal organs: motricity, mobility, and motility. Motricity Motricity…
10.1055/b-0034-80014 3 Circulatory Techniques according to Kuchera Objective An organ can be influenced by its circulation, which includes the arterial, venous, and lymphatic systems, as well as the sympathetic and…
10.1055/b-0034-80016 5 The Liver Anatomy General Facts Macroscopic subdivision of the liver is into: left and right lobe caudate lobe quadrate lobe The liver is covered by peritoneum, except for…
10.1055/b-0034-80017 6 The Gallbladder Anatomy General Facts The gallbladder is a hollow pear-shaped organ that measures 8–12 cm in length and 4–5 cm in width. Its capacity lies around 40–70…
