Anatomy
body wall
bod·y wall
Definitions related to body wall:
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Body part subdivision that consists of those organs that separate the body cavity from the body's exterior; together with the body cavity and its contents, the body wall constitutes the trunk (one of the principal body parts). Examples: There is only one body wall.Digital AnatomistUniversity of Washington, 2003
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Subdivision of trunk that consists of those organs that separate the body cavity from the body's exterior; together with the body cavity and its contents, the body wall constitutes the trunk (one of the principal body parts). Examples: There is only one body wall.Foundational Model of AnatomyUniversity of Washington, 2017
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