Midriff
Midriff is a particular term to denominate the section of the human body between the thorax/chest and the pelvis/hips: It is used:
(1) as a genteel avoidance of synonymous belly (with its primary external physical feature, the navel);
(2) as a synonym for waist; and
(3) as a name for the area around (yet mainly below) the diaphragm (esp. including the stomach region).
"Midriff" is an old term in the English language, coming into use before 1000 AD. In Old English it was written as "midhrif", with the old word "hrif" literally meaning stomach; in Middle English is was "mydryf". The word fell into obsolescence after the 18th century, until it was revived in 1941 by the fashion industry, partly to avoid use of the word "belly" which many women considered undesirable in reference to their bodies, as it has connotations of obesity.
The midriff is exposed when wearing a crop top, also known as a "belly shirt", or bikini. The sari or choli worn by Indian women also exposes a thin section of midriff,usually 3 to 4 inches, though the garment is not known for having sexual connotations and is a mark of traditional modesty.
These photos are presented for the purposes of identifying various body parts
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