hypochondrium

[New Latin, from Greek hupokhondrion, abdomen. See hypochondria.]

The upper lateral region of the abdomen on either side of the epigastrium and below the lower ribs.

The cranial abdominal region on either side of the costal arch.

The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium

Hypochondrium
Thorax and abdomen. This image shows an older definition of hypochondrium, where it is the abdominal region posterior (beneath) the lowest ribs of the thorax.
Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for liver, stomach, and great intestine.
Latin	regio hypochondriaca
Gray's	subject #246 1149

The hypochondrium is the upper part of the abdomen caudal to the lowest ribs of the thorax.^[1] The word derives from the Greek term ὑποχονδρος hupochondros, meaning abdomen, or literally under cartilage.

The liver is found in the right hypochondrium.

Contents 1 See also 2 Additional images 3 References 4 External links

See also

• Transpyloric plane
• Midclavicular line

Additional images

Front view of the thoracic and abdominal viscera.

References

1. ^ thefreedictionary.com

External links

• Anatomy at UMich abdominal_viscera_module/abdominal_01

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v • d • e Superficial abdominopelvic anatomy (TA A01.1.00.013-018, GA 12.1313) regions (Epigastrium, Hypochondrium, Umbilical region, Latus, Hypogastrium, Inguinal region) planes (Transpyloric plane, Intertubercular plane, Midclavicular line) quadrants (RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ)

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