Questions and Answers
What is the definition of the term 'Hypochondriac'?
What is the definition of the term 'Epigastric'?
What does the term 'Lumbar' refer to?
What is the meaning of the term 'Umbilical'?
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Which of the following describes 'Inguinal'?
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What is the definition of 'Hypogastric'?
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What does the abbreviation 'RUQ' stand for?
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What is the definition of 'Cervical'?
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What does 'Thoracic' refer to?
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What is meant by 'Lumbar' in spinal terminology?
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What is the definition of 'Sacral'?
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What does 'Coccygeal' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'Disk (disc)'?
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What does 'Spinal Column' refer to?
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What is the definition of 'Spinal Cord'?
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What are 'Vertebrae'?
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What is the definition of 'Vertebra'?
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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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