Anatomy: Hypochondriac Regions

Front

What are the right and left hypochondriac regions covered by?

Back

They are covered by the lower ribs.

Front

What does 'hypo-' mean in medical terminology?

Back

Below

Front

What does 'chondr/i' refer to in medical terms?

Back

Cartilage

Front

•Epigastric region

Back

oLocated above the stomach

•(epi-: above; gastr: stomach)

Front

•Right and left lumbar regions

Back

oLocated near inward curve of the spine

•(lumb: lower back)

Front

•Umbilical region

Back

oSurrounds the umbilicus

Front

•Right and left iliac regions

Back

oLocated over the hip bones

•(ili-: hip bone)

Front

•Hypogastric region

Back

oLocated below the stomach

•(hypo: below; gastr: stomach)

Front

•Hypogastric region

Back

oLocated below the stomach

•(hypo: below; gastr: stomach)

Front

Structures of the Body

Back

oCells

oTissues

oOrgans

oBody systems

•Working together, these structures form the complete body and enable it to function properly