1.5f abdominopelvic regions and quadrants Flashcards
1
Q
the abdominopelvic cavity can be divided into 4 compartments with transverse & midsagittal planes through the umbilicus. what are those quandrants?
A
right and left upper quadrant
right and left lower quadrant
2
Q
the abdominopelvic cavity is partitioned into how many compartments?
A
9 compartments
3
Q
umbilical region
A
middle region
named for umbilicus (navel) that lies in its center
4
Q
epigastric region
A
superior to umbilical
5
Q
hypogastric region
A
inferior to umbilical
6
Q
right and left hypochondriac regions
A
inferior to costal cartilages and lateral to epigastric
7
Q
right and left lumbar regions
A
lateral to umbilicus
8
Q
right and left iliac regions
A
lateral to hypogastric
