Regions of the Thorax and Abdomen Flashcards
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regions of the thorax and abdomen
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comprise a descriptive system that divides the abdomen and lower portion of the thorax into nine parts
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right and left hypochondriac region
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covered by the lower ribs
3
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epigastric region
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above the stomach
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right and left lumbar regions
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located near the inward curve of the spine means lower back. Lumbar describes the part of the back between the ribs and the pelvis
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umbilical region
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surrounds the umbilicus, which is commonly known as the belly button or navel
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right and left iliac regions
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located near the hip ones
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quadrants of the abdomen
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