Abdominopelvic Regions and Abdominal Quadrants

Purpose

• Abdominopelvic regions and quadrants help locate organs and diagnose abdominal pain.

Nine Abdominopelvic Regions

• Organized like a tic-tac-toe board.
• Viewed from the anterior/front view. Right and left are in reference to the body's own sides.

Upper Regions

1. Right Hypochondriac Region
   • Upper left corner (from the body's perspective).
2. Epigastric Region
   • Upper center section.
3. Left Hypochondriac Region
   • Upper right corner (from the body's perspective).

Middle Regions

4. Right Lumbar Region
   • Middle left section (from the body's perspective).
5. Umbilical Region
   • Center section.
6. Left Lumbar Region
   • Middle right section (from the body's perspective).

Lower Regions

7. Right Iliac Region
   • Lower left section (from the body's perspective).
8. Hypogastric Region
   • Lower center area.
9. Left Iliac Region
   • Lower right section (from the body's perspective).

Four Abdominal Quadrants

• Simplified map preferred by many professionals.
• Also viewed from the anterior perspective; named for the body's own sides.

Quadrants

1. Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
2. Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
3. Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
4. Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)

Conclusion

• Understanding these regions and quadrants is fundamental for medical professionals to effectively locate and diagnose issues within the abdomen.