<unk>  is the tensing of the<unk>  wall muscles to guard inflamed organs within the abdomen from the pain of pressure upon them. The tensing is detected when the<unk>  wall is pressed.<unk>  is also known as défense musculaire.<unk>  is a characteristic finding in the physical examination for an abruptly painful abdomen (an acute abdomen) with inflammation of the inner<unk>  (peritoneal) surface due, for example, to appendicitis or diverticulitis. The tensed muscles of the<unk>  wall automatically go into spasm to keep the tender underlying tissues from being disturbed.
Abdominal guarding
Abdominal distension
Gallop rhythm
Blood in stool
Gallbladder flush
Abdominal pain
Rectal pain
Abdominal thrusts