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What abdominal region is located in the middle of the abdomen just below the sternum?
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∙ 13y ago
The epigastric region is the area just distal to the sternum. it gets its name from the prefix "epi" meaning above, and the root "gastric" meaning stomach. Thus, its name literally describes its location.
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