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You have nine so called as quadrants to define the location on the abdomen. You have two some what triangular quadrants, that are present on either side of the epigastrium. They are formed by a horizontal line going below the ribs on one side and two mid-clavicle lines on other side.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoi think it comes from greek. hypo= under and chondro= cartilage. its called hypochondriac because it is under cartilage (sort of). hope that helps. ~brendan
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What is the major organ found in the left hypochondriac region?
Spleen and stomach
What is the left hypochondriac region?
This is the upper, left-hand side of your abdomen. It contains your spleen.
What abdominal region is located on the right and left side of the abdomen right under the ribs?
The right and left hypochondriac regions are located under the ribs.
Which organ fills most of the right hypochondriac and epigastric region?
Liver, right kidney, transverse colon, small intestine.
Which regions lie in the right hypochondriac region of the abdomen?
The right lumbar abdominal region, also called the right flank, contains primarily the intestines.
The upper Lateral regions of the abdomen beneath the ribs are what region?
Right Hypochondriac
What abdominal surface encompasses the pubic area?
Hypochondriac Region
What human body organs are located in the right and left hypochondrac regions of the body?
Located in the Right Hypochondriac region, there are liver and gallbladder. In the Left Hypochondriac region, there are spleen and diaphragm.
Is the liver in the umbilical region?
No its in the right hypochondriac region and epigastric region
Where is the hypochondriac region?
Deep in the hipocampus
Which abdominal region is superior to the lumbar region?
The right hypochondriac region is superior to the right lumbar region.
Where is the hypochondriac region located?
Deep in the hipocampus
What region are ribs located in?
Located in the right and left hypochondriac region.
What region is the liver located in?
The Upper Abdomen Region 1 is known as the right hypochondriac region. This area is home to organs such as the liver, gallbladder, right kidney, and small intestine. Region 2 is known as the epigastric region. Here, we have the stomach, liver, and the pancreas
What surface encompasses the pubic area?
Hypochondriac Region
What two region of the abdomen does the liver occupy?
The liver occupies the right hypochondriac region and the epigastric region.
What two regions does the liver of the abdomen?
The liver occupies the right hypochondriac region and the epigastric region.
