Hypogastrium
Hypogastrium is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Since its emergence, it has generated intense debate and has aroused great interest among both experts and the general population. Over the years, Hypogastrium has evolved and taken different forms, adapting to social, political and technological changes. In this article, we will explore in depth the impact of Hypogastrium on our lives, analyzing its many facets and reflecting on its relevance in contemporary society.
| Hypogastrium | |
|---|---|
 Surface lines of the front of the thorax and abdomen. | |
 Front view of the thoracic and abdominal viscera. a. Median plane. b b. Lateral planes. c c. Trans tuberculllar plane. d d. Subcostal plane. e e. Transpyloric plane. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | regio hypogastrica, regio pubica |
| TA98 | A01.2.04.007 |
| TA2 | 263 |
| FMA | 14602 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The hypogastrium (also called the hypogastric region or suprapubic region) is a region of the abdomen located below the umbilical region.[1]
Etymology
The roots of the word hypogastrium mean "below the stomach"; the roots of suprapubic mean "above the pubic bone".
Boundaries
The upper limit is the umbilicus while the pubis bone constitutes its lower limit. The lateral boundaries are formed are drawing straight lines through the midway between the anterior superior iliac spine and symphisis pubis.[2]
References
- ^ Lackie, J; Nation, B (2019). A Dictionary of Biomedicine (Second ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780191829116.
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One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text in the public domain from page 1149 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
External links
- Abdominal Viscera Basics - Page 1 of 10 anatomy module at med.umich.edu
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