Abdominal is that linked to the abdomen.
From the Latin abdomen , the abdomen is a concept that refers to the belly . In mammals, it is the body cavity that is limited by the diaphragm or the set of viscera in said region . In humans, the abdomen also gives a name to adiposity , fatness or a prominent belly.
Abdominal , on the other hand, is that belonging to or relating to the abdomen . We have, in this way, the abdominal fins , which are located in the abdominal region and correspond to the hind limbs of terrestrial vertebrates .
A part of the aorta and a type of ultrasound
The abdominal aorta is the part of the aorta that runs from the opening of the diaphragm to its bifurcation. Abdominal typhus or typhoid fever, on the other hand, is an intestinal infection that is caused by a microbe that causes lesions in the lymphatic plaques of the small intestine.
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging procedure used to examine the internal organs of the abdomen, such as the liver , spleen, pancreas , gallbladder, and kidneys.
Abdominal exercises are very popular.
Abdominal exercises
Finally, abdominal exercises are routines of physical activities that are carried out with the aim of toning the muscles in the area. Before toning, it is necessary to eliminate the fat that covers these muscles, through aerobic exercise and a healthy diet.
There are different types of exercises, depending on which muscles you want to tone. In this way, the lower abdominals , oblique abdominals and upper abdominals can be exercised.
The interested party can carry out activities such as trunk elevation with or without support, abdominal knee pull, suspended knee raise, lateral inclination and pelvic rotation.
A risky activity
There are a series of abdominal exercises that involve a risk for the body , since they are not based on the shape and physiology of the abdomen; These are dangerous combinations of movements that result in unnatural efforts and that, as expected, do not give the expected results. As if that were not enough, the abdomen is not the only area affected, since the neck and back are also involved in the process.
In principle, let's review the most common abdominal exercise: it consists of lying down and putting your legs in a fixed position, holding your head with your hands and raising your trunk until your knees touch your chest. In general, it is indicated to repeat this last movement ten or more times and take a short break, to start again and thus perform as many sessions as possible. However, this series of steps, so common to many people, contains certain errors that can lead to relatively serious injuries .
Analyzing this exercise part by part, we note first of all that the legs must remain stationary. When working with a companion, he or she holds the other's feet to prevent them from rising; Otherwise, a way is found to attach them to some piece of furniture or a special machine for this purpose. The question that arises is "why is so much importance given to the legs in an abdominal exercise?" This "precaution" can affect the hips, since it blocks their rotation when raising the trunk.
Lastly we have the neck; The hands should accompany the head during flexion, and in no way should they exert force on the back of the neck. The latter is what beginners commonly do, especially when fatigue prevents them from continuing but refuses to rest. It goes without saying that exerting unnecessary force on the spine represents a great danger, which is why it is recommended to place your hands on the sides of your ears.