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abdominopelvic regions
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division of abdominopelvic cavity into 9 regions -- used for anatomical studies
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subcostal line
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drawn just inferior to the rib cage, across the inferior portion of the stomach
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transtubercular line
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drawn just inferior to the tops of the hip bones
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midclavicular lines
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drawn through the midpoints of the clavicles (collar bones), just medial to the nipples
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9 abdominopelvic regions
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right hypochondriac, right lumbar region, right inguinal(iliac) region; epigastric region, umbilical region, hypogastric (pubic) region; left hypochondriac, left lumbar region, left inguinal (iliac) region
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quadrants
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division of abdominopelvic cavity into 4 quadrants
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4 abdominopelvic quadrants
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right upper quadrant (RUQ), left upper quadrant (LUQ), right lower quadrant (RLQ), left lower quadrant (LLQ)--used by clinicians for describing the site of abdominopelvic pain, tumor, or other abnormality
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