Understanding the 9 Regions of the Abdomen: A Comprehensive Guide

1. Epigastric

* Located in the center of the abdomen

* Extends from the bottom of the rib cage to the belly button

2. Right hypochondriac

* Located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen

* Extends from the bottom of the rib cage to the right hip bone

3. Left hypochondriac

* Located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen

* Extends from the bottom of the rib cage to the left hip bone

4. Right lumbar

* Located in the middle right quadrant of the abdomen

* Extends from the belly button to the right hip bone

5. Left lumbar

* Located in the middle left quadrant of the abdomen

* Extends from the belly button to the left hip bone

6. Right iliac

* Located in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen

* Extends from the right hip bone to the groin

7. Left iliac

* Located in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen

* Extends from the left hip bone to the groin

8. Hypogastric

* Located in the center of the lower abdomen

* Extends from the belly button to the groin

9. Pubic

* Located at the very bottom of the abdomen

* Extends from the groin to the pubic bone