MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the topographic division by regions, the abdomen is divided into:
A
4 regions
B
9 regions
C
5 regions
D
8 regions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These planes divide the abdomen into nine regions; right and left hypochondriac regions, epigastric region, umbilical region, right and left lateral regions of abdomen, hypogastric region, and right and left inguinal regions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The nine regions are smaller than the four abdominopelvic quadrants and include the right hypochondriac, right lumbar, right illiac, epigastric, umbilical, hypogastric (or pubic), left hypochondriac, left lumbar, and left illiac divisions. The perineum is sometimes considered to be the tenth division.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Middle Abdomen The organs in this region include the right kidney, part of the small bowel (duodenum), and part of the large bowel (ascending colon).

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