Chapter 1 - Regions Of The Abdomen

Question 1

Define Hypochondriac Regions. These are on both sides of the (1) Region.

Answer 1

Bilateral. Means “below the cartilage”.
1. Epigastric

Question 2

Define Epigastric Region. This lies between the (1) Regions

Answer 2

Means “above the stomach”.
1. Hypochondriac

Question 3

The (1) Regions lie inferior to the hypochondriac regions. They are commonly known as the (2).

Answer 3

1. Lumbar/Lateral Abdominal
2. Love Handles

Question 4

The (1) Region is in the center of the abdomen.

Answer 4

1. Umbilical

Question 5

Define Hypogastric Region.

Answer 5

It means “below the stomach”.

Question 6

The (1) regions are bilateral and flank the hypogastric region. They are also below the (2) regions.

Answer 6

1) Inguinal/Iliac
2) Lateral Abdominal/Lumbar

Question 7

Name the four abdominal quadrants.

Answer 7

1. Right Upper (RUQ)
2. Right Lower (RLQ)
3. Left Upper (LUQ)
4. Left Lower (LLQ)