A region of the posterior torso (lower back) beneath the ribs and above the ilium. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdomen#9-region_scheme http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latus_(anatomy) ]
Synonyms: latus flank regio lateralis lateral region lateral region of abdomen
Term information
- CALOHA:TS-2336
- SCTID:243329008
- galen:Flank
- UMLS:C0230171 (ncithesaurus:Flank)
- Wikipedia:Latus_(anatomy)
- NCIT:C93028
- FMA:14603