Division of abdominal cavity (nine regions) Flashcards
(6 cards)
Hypochondriac
(2)
they are right & left region located Below
the ribs; also used as a noun to refer to a
person who has imaginary illness
Hypo- (below), -chondriac (ribs).
Epigastric
Above the Stomach situated between right
& left Hypochondriac region . Epi (Above);
gastric (stomach).
Lumbar (2)
they are right & left region located at the
waist level on either side of the navel (
umbilicus)
Umbilical
Is the middle section it contain belly button
or umbilicus.
Hypogastric
Below the Stomach , located in the middle
section below the Umbilical region . Hypo-
(Below); -gastric (stomach).
Inguinal (2)
they are right & left inguinal region they are
located on either side of the Hypogastric
section . Inguinal is also refers to Groin