The flank is the side region of the torso, located on both the left and right sides between the lower rib cage and the top of the hips. It corresponds to the lateral portion of the abdomen and back, often described as the area where “love handles” or muffin tops tend to form. In anatomy, this area is sometimes referred to as the lumbar region and lies between the rib cage and the iliac crest of the hip. If you’re asking for a quick clinical reference:
- The flank on each side extends from roughly just below the last rib to the top of the hip bone.
- It includes muscular and soft tissue layers of the abdominal wall and back, and in some contexts may be involved in conditions like flank pain, flank hernias, or renal/urinary concerns.
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