Cavity Embalming Flashcards
The upper part of the abdomen, which sits below your rib cage
Epigastric
A person who is abnormally anxious about their health.
Hypochondriac
Relating to the part of the central abdomen which is situated below the region of the stomach
Hypogastric
Groin area below the inguinal ligament in which the femoral vessels may be approached for injection and drainage.
Inguinal
Relating to the lower part of the back
Lumbar
The navel
Umbilicus
Dividing the abdomen into 4 regions. A horizontal line drawn from left to right through the umbilicus. A vertical line is drawn down the midline of the body.
4 region plan
Dividing the abdomen into 9 regions. Two vertical lines upward from midway and two horizontal lines - upper line at the lowest lowest point of tenth costal margin, lower line to the tubercles on iliac crests
9 region plan