flank (redirected from flank forwards)

flank (flank) the side of the body between ribs and ilium.

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flank (flngk)

n.

1. The side of the body between the pelvis or hip and the last rib; the side.

2. The section of flesh in that area.

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flank,

the posterior portion of the body between the ribs and the ilium. Flank pain is sometimes associated with the kidney.

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flank

the side of the body between the ribs and ilium.

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flank fat

thickness of the flank fold; a measure favored by cattle buyers as an indicator of the probable level of fat in the animal.

flank laparotomy

a common procedure for exploration of the abdomen in cattle. Also a preliminary to resection of intestine, rumenotomy. Has the virtue that surgery can be performed with the animal standing.

flank sucking

1. a vice in dairy calves being reared on bucket or nipple feeders when sucking time does not satisfy sucking reflex.

2. a vice in dogs, particularly common in Doberman pinschers, once believed to be due to whipworm infestation but now considered a psychogenic disorder, possibly a manifestation of psychomotor epilepsy.

flank watching

the patient spreads all four limbs and turns the head and neck into one flank; posture adopted, especially by horses, in cases of subacute abdominal pain; the tendency is for the patient to look repeatedly at the one side.

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Patient discussion about flank forwards.

Q. I have chronic pancreatitus, and my doctor cannot figure out why my pain is in my kidney area (right flank)? Does anybody know why that is?

A. Pancreatic pain can sometimes cause refferred pain to the waist and back in a "belt-shape" form. This is due to the nerve supply to the pancreas and its origin. I would also recommend to get an ultrasound of the kidney just to make sure there is no pathology there.