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15 Cards in this Set
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umbilical region
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The centermost region, which includes the umbilicus.
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epigastric region
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Immediately superior to the umbilical region; overlies most of the stomach.
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hypogastric (pubic) region
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Immediately inferior to the umbilical region; encompasses the pubic area.
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iliac (inguinal) regions
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Lateral to the hypogastric region and overlying the superior parts of the hip bones.
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lumbar regions
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Between the ribs and the flaring portions of the hip bones; lateral to the umbilical region.
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hypochondriac regions
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Flanking the epigastric region laterally and overlying the lower ribs.
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What organs are found in the Right Hypochondriac Region?
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diaphragm, liver, gallbladder
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What organs are found in the Epigastric Region?
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liver, stomach, transverse colon of large intestine
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What organs are found in the Left Hypochondriac Region?
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diaphragm, spleen, stomach, transverse colon of large intestine, small intestine
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What organs are found in the Right Lumbar Region?
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ascending colon of large intestine
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What organs are found in the Umbilical Region?
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transverse colon of large intestine, small intestine
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What organs are found in the Left Lumbar Region?
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descending colon of large intestine, small intestine
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What organs are found in the Right Iliac (Inguinal) Region?
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cecum, appendix
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What organs are found in the Hypogastric (pubic) Region?
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appendix, small intestine, urinary bladder
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What organs are found in the Left Iliac (Inguinal) Region?
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initial part of sigmoid colon, small intestine
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