Body Quadrants & Regions; prefixes and suffixes

Right Hypochondriac

region that contains liver, gallbladder, and right kidney; underneath cartilage of right rib

Epigastric

region that contains stomach and pancreas; meaning above stomach

Left Hypochondriac

Region that contains spleen and left kidney; underneath cartilage of left rib

Right Lumbar

Region that contains gallbladder, large intestine; next to right side of lower back

Umbilical

Region that contains small intestine; in navel area

Left Lumbar

Region that contains large intestine; next to left side of lower back

Right Iliac (inguinal)

Region that contains appendix; in area of right groin

hypogastric

Region that contains urinary bladder; meaning below stomach

Left Iliac (inguinal)

Region that contains descending colon; in area of left groin

above

Epi-

below

Hypo-

cartilage

Chondri-

stomach

gastric

inguinal

Iliac