Chapter One: Body Organization - Abdominal Regions (VOCAB)

Vocabulary flashcards covering the abdominal regions and four-quadrant divisions described in Chapter One: Body Organization.

Right hypochondriac region

Upper right abdominal region beneath the right ribs; contains portions of the liver, gallbladder, and small intestine.

Right lumbar region

Middle right abdominal region lateral to the umbilical region; contains parts of the ascending colon and right kidney.

Umbilical region

Central abdominal region around the navel; includes parts of the small intestine and transverse colon.

Right inguinal (iliac) region

Lower right abdominal region near the groin; associated with the ileocecal area and appendix.

Epigastric region

Upper central abdominal region above the stomach; contains the stomach, part of the liver, and pancreas.

Left hypochondriac region

Upper left abdominal region beneath the left ribs; includes the stomach, spleen, and part of the pancreas.

Left lumbar region

Middle left abdominal region lateral to the umbilical region; includes portions of the colon and left kidney.

Left inguinal (iliac) region

Lower left abdominal region near the groin; associated with part of the descending colon.

Hypogastric region

Lower central abdominal region below the umbilical area; contains the bladder and, in females, the uterus.

Left upper quadrant

Left-side upper abdominal quadrant; includes the stomach, spleen, pancreas, and left kidney.

Right upper quadrant

Right-side upper abdominal quadrant; includes the liver, gallbladder, portions of the stomach and intestines.

Left lower quadrant

Left-side lower abdominal quadrant; contains the descending colon, sigmoid colon, and left reproductive structures.

Right lower quadrant

Right-side lower abdominal quadrant; contains the appendix, cecum, portions of the ileum, and right reproductive structures.