| Hypochondrium | |
|---|---|
 Thorax and abdomen. | |
 Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for liver, stomach, and great intestine. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | regio hypochondriaca |
| TA98 | A01.2.04.002 |
| TA2 | 256 |
| FMA | 20390 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
In anatomy, the division of the abdomen into regions can employ a nine-region scheme. The hypochondrium refers to the two hypochondriac regions in the upper third of the abdomen; the left hypochondrium and right hypochondrium.[1] They are located on the lateral sides of the abdominal wall respectively, inferior to (below) the thoracic cage, being separated by the epigastrium.[1][2]
The liver is in the right hypochondrium, extending through the epigastrium and reaching the left hypochondrium. The spleen and some of the stomach are in the left hypochondrium.[3]
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