The terms you've listed refer to specific regions of the abdomen, which are often used in medical and anatomical contexts to describe the location of organs, pain, or conditions. The abdomen is commonly divided into nine regions for better localization. Here's a brief definition of each region:
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Right Hypochondriac Region: The upper right section of the abdomen beneath the rib cage. It contains organs such as the liver, gallbladder, and parts of the right kidney.
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Epigastric Region: The central upper section of the abdomen, located between the right and left hypochondriac regions. It contains the stomach, part of the liver, pancreas, and the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).
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Left Hypochondriac Region: The upper left section of the abdomen, also beneath the rib cage. It contains organs such as the spleen, parts of the stomach, and parts of the left kidney.
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Right Lumbar Region: The middle right section of the abdomen. It includes the ascending colon, parts of the small intestine, and the right kidney.
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Umbilical Region: The central section of the abdomen, surrounding the navel (umbilicus). It contains parts of the small intestine, the transverse colon, and major blood vessels.
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Left Lumbar Region: The middle left section of the abdomen. It includes the descending colon, parts of the small intestine, and the left kidney.
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Right Iliac Region: The lower right section of the abdomen. It includes the cecum, appendix, and parts of the small intestine.
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Hypogastric Region: The central lower section of the abdomen, located below the umbilical region. It contains the bladder, parts of the reproductive organs, and parts of the small intestine.
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Left Iliac Region: The lower left section of the abdomen. It includes the sigmoid colon and parts of the small intestine.
These definitions help in clinical settings to assist with diagnoses and identify the locations of potential issues or pain.