What is epigastric area?
The upper part of your abdomen, which sits below your rib cage, is known as the epigastrium. Your pancreas sits within the epigastrium, as well as parts of your small intestine, stomach and liver. Pain or discomfort below your ribs in this area of the upper abdomen is called epigastric pain.
What organs are in the epigastric area?
The epigastric region contains the duodenum, a portion of the liver, the pancreas and a portion of the stomach, while the umbilical quadrant contains the transverse colon and the duodenum.
What is the centermost region of the abdomen?
The umbilical region is the centermost region deep to and surrounding the umbilicus (navel). The epigastric region is located superior to the umbilical region (epi = upon, above; gastri = belly). The hypogastric (pubic) region is located inferior to the umbilical region (hypo = below).
What is the cause of epigastric?
Common causes include acid coming back up from your stomach, allergies, infection, or chronic irritation from medications. If you don’t treat it, over time esophagitis can eventually lead to scarring on your esophagus lining. Common symptoms of esophagitis include: burning in your chest or throat.
Which of the following is not found in the epigastric region?
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| Term Anatomy is | Definition The Study of Structure |
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| Term which of the following is NOT found in the epigastric region Liver stomach urinary bladder duodenum large intestine | Definition urinary bladder |
| Term amputation of a foot at the ankle would involve a cut in the _____plane | Definition transverse |
What quadrant is the epigastric region found?
Hypochondriac: two upper right and left regions below the cartilage of the ribs that extend over the abdomen. Epigastric: region above the stomach. Lumbar: two middle right and left regions near the waist. Umbilical: region of the navel or umbilicus.
Can epigastric pain cause back pain?
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is inflammation of the pancreas. It occurs suddenly and causes pain in the upper abdominal (or epigastric) region. The pain often radiates to your back.
Is epigastric pain the same as abdominal pain?
Epigastric pain is a name for pain or discomfort right below your ribs in the area of your upper abdomen. It often happens alongside other common symptoms of your digestive system. These symptoms can include heartburn, bloating, and gas. Epigastric pain isn’t always cause for concern.
What are the 9 divisions of the abdominal region?
These planes divide the abdomen into nine regions; right and left hypochondriac regions, epigastric region, umbilical region, right and left lateral regions of abdomen, hypogastric region, and right and left inguinal regions. Another way to divide the abdomen is with one vertical and one horizontal line.