THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PELVIS CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The umbilicus is found in the:
A
Umbilical Region
B
Epigastric Region
C
Hypogastric Region
D
Right Lumbar Region
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The umbilical region, in the anatomists abdominal pelvic nine-region scheme, is the area surrounding the umbilicus (navel). This region of the abdomen contains part of the stomach, the head of the pancreas, the duodenum, a section of the transverse colon and the lower aspects of the left and right kidney (Fig. 23.1).

Detailed explanation-2: -The umbilical region contains the umbilicus (navel), and many parts of the small intestine, such as part of the duodenum, the jejunum, and the illeum. It also contains the transverse colon (the section between the ascending and descending colons) and the bottom portions of both the left and right kidney.

Detailed explanation-3: -Umbilical region of the middle abdomen: It is called region 5 and is located in the medial middle abdomen where the umbilicus is. The organs in this region include the aorta, inferior vena cava, iliac arteries and veins, and part of the large bowel (transverse colon).

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