Translations:Rumpf/17/en
The trunk skeleton and the musculature ensure the stability of the upper body. It is only thanks to the bones and muscles in the trunk that walking and standing upright is possible for humans. In addition, almost all important organs of the body are located in the trunk, with the exception of the brain. Most digestive organs such as the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, spleen, pancreas and liver are located in the abdomen. The liver is the body's most important metabolic organ. It is particularly important in processing nutrients and detoxifying the body. The kidneys, also belonging to the abdominal organs, filter the blood and support the excretion of metabolic waste products. A further function is the regulation of blood pressure and water balance. Both the heart and the lungs are located in the chest. The heart is the central organ for the blood circulation. The lungs ensure that the blood is enriched with oxygen. Carbon dioxide is extracted from the blood and breathed out. In the area of the pelvis are the bladder, the draining urinary tract and the genital organs. The urine produced in the kidneys is excreted via the bladder and the urinary tract. The genitals are primarily used for reproduction.
