Multiple Choice
Which structure is located in the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) of the abdominopelvic cavity?
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Abdominopelvic Quadrants and Regions
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Which abdominal region is located directly above the hypogastric region?
A
Right iliac region
B
Left lumbar region
C
Epigastric region
D
Umbilical region
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Understand the layout of the nine abdominal regions, which are used to divide the abdomen for anatomical and clinical purposes.
The nine regions are: right hypochondriac, epigastric, left hypochondriac, right lumbar, umbilical, left lumbar, right iliac, hypogastric, and left iliac.
Identify the hypogastric region, which is located in the lower central part of the abdomen.
Determine which region is directly above the hypogastric region. In the standard layout, the umbilical region is located directly above the hypogastric region.
Review the options provided and confirm that the umbilical region is the correct answer, as it is directly above the hypogastric region in the abdominal region layout.
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