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What abdominal region is located in the middle of the abdomen just below the sternum?
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.
The region closest to the sternum is the?
Is the Epigastric region, located just inferior to the breastbone.
The upper midportion of the abdomen?
The upper midportion of the abdomen is commonly referred to as the epigastric region. It is located just below the sternum and in the middle of the abdomen. This area contains important organs such as the stomach and part of the liver.
Is the epigastric region located superior to the umbilical region?
The Epigstric Region is central of the abdomen, lying just below the sternum and above the umbilicus (tummy button)
How do you locate your sterum?
The sternum is the breastbone. It is located in the middle of the chest. The sternum starts just below the throat and goes down to the top of the abdomen(stomach area.)
What organs are located in the left iliac region?
Well, honey, in the left iliac region, you've got the sigmoid colon, left ureter, left ovary and fallopian tube (if you're a lady), and maybe a bit of the left kidney hanging out nearby. Just a little neighborhood of organs chilling on the left side of your lower abdomen.
What is the left hypochondriac region?
The left hypochondriac region is located on the left upper side of the abdomen, just below the ribs. It is one of the nine regions used to divide the abdomen for anatomical reference. This region contains the spleen, part of the stomach, and part of the colon.
The uppermost middle abdominopelvic region is the?
The uppermost middle abdominopelvic region is the epigastric region, located just below the sternum and between the right and left hypochondriac regions. It contains several important organs such as the stomach, liver, and part of the pancreas.
What is the compression site on an infant?
On the sternum, just below the nipple line (where the nipple line intersects the sternum).
How do you do the Heimlich?
The usual technique is done while standing behind the victim. Reach around his waist to the abdomen just above the navel and below the sternum. Clench one fist and use the other to press it into the abdomen. Lift both fists sharply inward and upward to compress the lungs. Repeat if necessary unless vomiting occurs.
Where is the Sternum in relation to the solar plexus?
The solar plexus is below the sternum and the xiphoid process. It's located on the spine and is a large nerve ganglia. It is in the middle of the body cavity as the spine turns in at that point. If you were aiming for it with a strike you would aim upward at about 2 inches below the xiphoid process.
What is the medial region of the abdominal surface overlying the stomach?
The medial region of the abdominal surface overlying the stomach is called epigastric region just below the diaphragm that separates the abdominal cavity with the pulmo cardic cavity. This region can be located by running the index finger and middle finger at the end of the rib cage that meets the sternum and about four fingers left of the sternum..
