Translations:Rumpfwand/15/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 people can walk and stand upright. In addition, almost all important organs of the body, with the exception of the brain, are located in the trunk. Most digestive organs such as 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 for nutrient processing and detoxification of the body. The kidneys, which also belong to the abdominal organs, filter the blood and support the excretion of metabolic waste products. Another function is the regulation of blood pressure and water balance. The chest contains both heart and lungs. The heart is the central organ for blood circulation. The lungs enrich the blood with oxygen. Carbon dioxide is extracted from the blood and breathed out. The bladder, the urinary tract and the sexual organs are located in the area of the pelvis. The urine produced in the kidneys is excreted via the bladder and the urinary tract. The reproductive organs are primarily used for reproduction.