Latus (anatomy)

As a cross (Latin latus ) or lateral abdominal region ( Regio ( abdominal ) lateralis) is referred to in the anatomy a body region in the area of the hull. She joins the side of the umbilical region ( Regio umbilicalis ). Its upper (front in animals ) boundary is the line below the costal margin, the so-called transpyloricum Planum. The lower / rear border of the groin ( regio cruris ) is the connecting line between the iliac spines ( iliac spines anterior superior ), the so-called Planum interspinous dar. In the region of the flank is the body wall only by skin, fascia and the abdominal muscles, but not by skeletal elements supported. A surgical opening the abdomen ( laparotomy ) in the region of the flank is also known as flank incision.

In the golden hamster is located in the flank a special scent gland that flank gland.