Kidneys

Sternum

Muscles of the Abdominal Wall

Posterior

Anterior:

All:

Tension around the xyphoid:

• transversus thoracis
• rectus abdominus
• external oblique
• transversus abdominus

The Diaphragm

Its an amazing muscle!  Its functions include:

• Separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities
• Breathing
• Posture
• Phonation
• Digestion
• Venous return

http://hypopresives.com/hypopresives/diaphragm-the-forgotten-muscle