Abdominopelvic Regions / Quadrants

umbilical region

Centermost region, includes the umbilicus (navel).

hypogastric region

Immediately inferior to the umbilical region, encompasses the pubic area.

epigastric region

Immediately superior to the umbilical region, overlying most of the stomach.

hypochondriac regions

Lateral to the epigastric region.

iliac regions

Lateral to the hypogastric region and overlying the superior parts of the hip bones.

lumbar regions

Lateral to the umbilical region, between the ribs and the flaring portions of the hip bones.

right upper, left upper, right lower, left lower

What are the four abdominopelvic quadrants?

pubic region

What is another term for the hypogastric region?

inguinal regions

What is another term for the iliac regions?

the left and right of the subject not of the viewer.

What is one important thing to remember about the terms left and right when when referring to quadrants or regions?