New City, NY. Sponsored Topics. New City is a hamlet (and census-designated place), in the Town of Clarkstown Rockland County, New York, United States, part of the New York Metropolitan Area. The hamlet is a suburb of New York City, located 18 miles north of the city at the closest point, Riverdale, The Bronx.
Abdominal guarding is a defense mechanism of the body that involves tensing the muscles found in the abdominal area. This action of tensing is a means of protecting the internal organs from any perceived threat of harm.
A stomach tap or abdominal tap refers to a procedure involving the removal of fluid from the abdomen. Under normal circumstances there is a small quantity of fluid present in the abdomen. However, certain conditions may arise wherein greater amounts of fluid may accumulate in the abdomen. An abdominal tap may be conducted to determine the cause of the excess fluid.