Division of abdominal regions + planes

Question 1

Describe the top row of the 9 region system (from right to left)

Answer 1

R. hypochondriac, epigastric, L. hypochondriac

Question 2

Describe the middle row of the 9 region system

Answer 2

R. lumbar, umbilical, L. lumbar

Question 3

Describe the bottom row of the 9 region system

Answer 3

R. inguinal, suprapubic, L. inguinal

Question 4

Which anatomical lines make up the 9 region system?

Answer 4

2 x MCL, Subcostal plane, Transtubercular plane.

Question 5

Which line is the quadrant system based off of?

Answer 5

Transumbilical plane

Question 6

Describe and demonstrate the position of the subcostal plane:

Answer 6

lowest point on costal margin, level of L2/3

Question 7

Describe and demonstrate the position of the transpyloric plane:

Answer 7

Halfway between jugular notch and pubic symphysis, level of L1

Question 8

Describe and demonstrate the position of the transtubercular plane:

Answer 8

Horizontal plane passing through iliac tubercles, L5

Question 9

Describe and demonstrate the position of the supracristal plane:

Answer 9

Horizontal line at iliac crest, L4.