Abdominopelvic Cavity Regions Flashcards
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Umbilical region
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centermost region, includes the umbilicus
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Epigastric region
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immediately superior to the umbilical region; overlays most of the stomach
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Hypogastric (pubic) region
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immediately inferior to the umbilical region; encompasses the pubic area
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Iliac (inguinal) regions
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lateral to the hypogastric region and overlying the superior parts of the hip bones
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Lumbar regions
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between the ribs and the flaring portions of the hip bones; lateral to the umbilical region
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Hypochondriac regions
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flanking the epigastric region laterally and overlying the lower ribs
