THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

PELVIS CAVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the inferior region of the abdominal cavity on the right?
A
right hypochondriac region
B
right iliac region
C
umbilical region
D
left epigastric region
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The right iliac region contains the appendix, cecum, and the right iliac fossa. It is also commonly referred to as the right inguinal region. Pain in this area is generally associated with appendicitis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The right lumbar region contains the ascending colon and the right kidney when cecum and appendix lie in the right iliac region.

Detailed explanation-3: -Finally, the transtubercular plane passes through the tubercles of the iliac crest and the body of the fifth lumbar vertebra. The right and left hypochondriac regions are found superiorly on either side of the abdomen, while the epigastric region sits between them in a central, superior position.

Detailed explanation-4: -The right iliac fossa region typically contains the cecum, vermiform appendix and the terminal ileum while the left iliac fossa region holds the distal part of the descending colon and the proximal sigmoid colon.

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