the stomach region is called the abdomen abdominal wall..)
and the upper region containing the heart and lungs is called the thorax (thoracic surgery..)
upper gastric
Simply because it is closer to the heart. Cardiac refers to the heart.
Right Hypochondriac Region: Right lung Epigastric Region: Heart and Diaphragm Left Hypochondriac Region: Left Lung Right Lumbar Region: Liver Umbilical Region: Liver, Stomach and Large Intestine Left Lumbar Region: Stomach and Spleen Right iliac Region: Large Intestine Hypogastric Region: Small Intestine and Rectum Left iliac Region: Large Intestine
The epigastric region refers to the upper middle portion of the abdominal area. The liver, kidneys, stomach, small intestine, transverse colon, pancreas, and spleen are all in this area.However, not all of these organs are contained entirely to this area and overlap into other regions.
The following organs are located in the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen:LiverGallbladderDuodenumHead of PancreasRight Adrenal GlandUpper lobe of Right KidneyHepatic flexure of ColonSection of ascending ColonSection of transverse Colon
The anterior end of a pigs stomach is called the cardiac stomach because it lies next to the diaphragm, just below the heart. Because the heart lies within the cardiac region, that part of the stomach was named so that it would be helpful in identifying the placement of the stomach within the animals body.
The heart works with the stomach to perform daily functions. The heart pumps blood to the stomach so that the cells can function properly.
Central Italy is the heart of Italy. It includes the regions of Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria and Le Marche.
Your kidneys are inferior to your stomach. Scientists don't use the terms above or below to describe the relative position of organs in humans. They use the terms superior and inferior. Superior refers to a structure closer to the head. Inferior refers to a structure closer to your feet.
what governs organs such as the heart,stomach and intestines
the heart, the stomach
The coronary circulation refers to the heart. The systemic circulation refers to the other vessels in the body.
The term cardiovascular refers to the heart (cardio) and the blood vessels (vascular). The cardiovascular system includes the heart, arteries, veins, arterioles, venules, and capillaries.