TissueDB/Structures/Torso
Torso is the trunk of the body, including the chest, abdomen and pelvic region.[1] This page links selected tissues of its body walls and cavity linings.
The Keller REBOA simulator uses an adult simulated torso to house its vascular circuit and arterial access points and to provide external landmarks for balloon placement.[2] The tissue entries below describe human anatomy. They do not assert that this mannequin reproduces each listed tissue.
Component Tissues
| Tissue | Layer/Position | Key Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Skin | Surface covering | Epidermis over dermis; the subcutaneous layer lies beneath.[3] |
| Adipose tissue | Subcutaneous layer beneath the skin | Fat-storing tissue that cushions and insulates underlying structures.[3] |
| Fascia | Beneath the subcutaneous layer and around muscles; includes the abdominal rectus sheath | Fibrous connective tissue; the rectus sheath encloses the rectus abdominis muscles.[3][4] |
| Muscle | Abdominal wall and spaces between the ribs | Skeletal muscles move the trunk and help change the dimensions of the chest during breathing.[4] |
| Bone | Ribs, sternum and thoracic vertebrae | Rigid, mineralized connective tissue forming the bony thoracic framework.[5][6] |
| Cartilage | Costal cartilages at the anterior ends of the ribs | Hyaline cartilage; most ribs attach to the sternum through these cartilages.[5] |
| Parietal peritoneum | Inner lining of the abdominopelvic cavity wall | Serous membrane lining the cavity wall.[1] |
References
[edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Betts JG, et al. Anatomy and Physiology 2e. OpenStax, 2022. Section 1.6: Anatomical Terminology.
- ↑ Keller BA, et al. Design of a cost-effective, hemodynamically adjustable model for resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) simulation. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2016;81(3):606–611. DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000001153.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Betts JG, et al. Anatomy and Physiology 2e. OpenStax, 2022. Section 5.1: Layers of the Skin.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Betts JG, et al. Anatomy and Physiology 2e. OpenStax, 2022. Section 11.4: Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall, and Thorax.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Betts JG, et al. Anatomy and Physiology 2e. OpenStax, 2022. Section 7.4: The Thoracic Cage.
- ↑ Betts JG, et al. Anatomy and Physiology 2e. OpenStax, 2022. Section 4.3: Connective Tissue Supports and Protects.
| Authors | Arturopelayo |
|---|---|
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| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Structures/Torso". Appropedia. Retrieved October 3, 2026. |