Which Is Hypochondriac Region?
The Hypochondrium Is the Anatomic Area of the Upper Abdomen Just Below (Greek "Hypo" Meaning "Below") the Cartilage (Greek "Chondros" Meaning "Cartilage") of...
The hypochondrium is the anatomic area of the upper abdomen just below (Greek "hypo" meaning "below") the cartilage (Greek "chondros" meaning "cartilage") of the ribs. Hypochondriasis was thought by the ancients to be due to disturbed function of the spleen and other organs in the upper abdomen.
Where is the hypochondriac region of the abdomen?
The hypochondrium refers to the two hypochondriac regions in the upper third of the abdomen; the left hypochondrium and right hypochondrium. They are located on the lateral sides of the abdominal wall respectively, inferior to (below) the thoracic cage, being separated by the epigastrium.
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