Upper Right Abdominopelvic Region Quiz & Flashcards

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What is the definition of the term 'Hypochondriac'?

Abdominopelvic Region; Right and left middle regions near the waist.

Abdominopelvic Region; Middle and upper regions above the stomach.

Abdominopelvic Region; Central region near the navel.

Abdominopelvic Region; Right and left upper regions beneath the ribs. (correct)

What is the definition of the term 'Epigastric'?

Abdominopelvic Region; Middle and upper regions above the stomach. (correct)

Abdominopelvic Region; Central region near the navel.

Abdominopelvic Region; Middle lower region below the umbilical region.

Abdominopelvic Region; Right and left lower regions near the groin.

What does the term 'Lumbar' refer to?

Abdominopelvic Region; Central region near the navel.

Abdominopelvic Region; Right and left middle regions near the waist. (correct)

Abdominopelvic Region; Right and left lower regions near the groin.

Abdominopelvic Quadrant; Left upper quadrant.

What is the meaning of the term 'Umbilical'?

Abdominopelvic Region; Central region near the navel. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes 'Inguinal'?

Abdominopelvic Region; Right and left lower regions near the groin. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Hypogastric'?

Abdominopelvic Region; Middle lower region below the umbilical region. Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'RUQ' stand for?

Right upper quadrant. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Cervical'?

Neck region (C1 to C7) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Thoracic' refer to?

Chest region (T1 to T12) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Lumbar' in spinal terminology?

Loin (waist) region (L1 to L5) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Sacral'?

Region of the sacrum (S1 to S5) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Coccygeal' mean?

Region of the coccyx (tailbone) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Disk (disc)'?

Pad of cartilage between vertebrae Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Spinal Column' refer to?

Bone tissue surrounding the spinal cavity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Spinal Cord'?

Nervous tissue within the spinal cavity. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'Vertebrae'?

Backbones. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Vertebra'?

Single backbone. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Abdominopelvic Regions

Hypochondriac: Right and left upper regions beneath the ribs.
Epigastric: Middle and upper region located above the stomach.
Lumbar: Right and left middle regions near the waist.
Umbilical: Central region situated near the navel.
Inguinal: Right and left lower regions near the groin, also known as iliac regions.
Hypogastric: Middle lower region below the umbilical area.

Abdominopelvic Quadrants

RUQ: Right upper quadrant.
LUQ: Left upper quadrant.
RLQ: Right lower quadrant.
LLQ: Left lower quadrant.

Divisions of the Back

Cervical: Neck region, consisting of vertebrae C1 to C7.
Thoracic: Chest region, consisting of vertebrae T1 to T12.
Lumbar: Loin or waist region, consisting of vertebrae L1 to L5.
Sacral: Region of the sacrum, consisting of vertebrae S1 to S5.
Coccygeal: Region of the coccyx (tailbone).

Spinal Anatomy

Vertebra: Refers to a single backbone.
Vertebrae: Refers to multiple backbones.
Spinal Column: Bone tissue surrounding the spinal cavity.
Spinal Cord: Nervous tissue located within the spinal cavity.
Disk (disc): Pad of cartilage situated between vertebrae.

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