Hypochondrium

The abdominal region or cavity.


Region of abdomen just below lowest rib on each side.


One of the two hypochondriac regions in the upper part of the abdomen.


The part of the abdomen beneath the lower ribs on each side of the epigastrium.


This refers to the region on either side of the upper abdomen, situated beneath the lower ribs.


The areas on the upper sides of the abdomen located under the ribs are termed the hypochondriums. The right hypochondrium houses the liver and gall bladder, while the left hypochondrium contains the spleen.


 


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