Question

The abdomen is divided anatomically into nine regions. Which region is in the middle area of the upper row, above the stomach?

Answer 1

Answer: the epigastric region

Explanation:

The abdominal cavity is divided into 9 regions which includes (right to left):

A. Upper row:

1. Right hypochondriac region

2. Epigastric region

3. Left hypochondriac region

B. Middle row:

1. Right lumbar region

2. Umbilical region

3. Left lumbar region

C. Lower row:

1. Right iliac fossa

2. Hypogastric region

3. Left iliac fossa