answersLogoWhite

0

epi/gastric

  • Epi- (above)
  • gastr (stomach)
  • -ic (pertaining to)
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the medical term for region upon the stomach?

The Epigastric Region


What does epigastric mean?

Epigastric means above the stomach.


Is the heart in the epigastric region?

The heart is located in the epigastric region. More specifically, it is located in the mediastinum, which is in the epigastric region.


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.


What is the word root for epigastric?

The word root for "epigastric" is "epi-" which means "above" or "on top of," and "gastr-" which refers to the stomach. So, "epigastric" literally means "above the stomach."


What is the region located beneath the stomach?

The region located beneath the stomach is called the abdomen. This area contains various organs such as the intestines, liver, and spleen.


What is epigastric?

above the stomach


The epigastric region is located superior to the umbilical region?

Yes, that's correct. The epigastric region is situated above the umbilical region in the abdominal area, closer to the middle of the body. It encompasses the area below the ribs and above the belly button.


Is epigastric region surrounds the umbilicus?

No. Umbilical region surrounds the umbilicus. The epigastric region lies above the umbilical region.


What organs are found in the epigastric region?

Organs found in the epigastric region include the stomach, part of the liver, part of the pancreas, and the duodenum. This region is located in the upper abdomen, below the sternum and between the ribcage.


What causes severe epigastric pain?

Gallstones


What region is heart located?

Epigastric region