Abdominal Regions
Abdominal Regions
The Abdomen Is Divided into Nine Abdominal Regions By Two Horizontal And Two Vertical Lines.
Two Horizontal Lines
1. Transpyloric Line ( Midway Between Xiphisternum & Umbilicus )
2. Transtubercular Line ( At The Level Of The Two Tubercles On The Iliac Crest About 2 Inches Behind The Anterior Superior Iliac Spine )
Two Vertical Lines
Vertical Lines Are Drawn On Either Side Through The MidPoint Between The Anterior Superior Iliac Spine And Symphysis Pubis
9 Abdominal Regions:
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Right Hypochondriac
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Epigastric
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Left Hypochondriac
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Right Lobe Of Liver
Gall Bladder
Hepatic Flexure Of Colon
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Left Lobe Of Liver
Stomach
Transverse Colon
Lower End Of Oesophagus
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Fundus Of Stomach
Spleen
Tail Of Pancreas
Splenic Flexure Of Colon
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Right Lumbar
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Umbilical
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Left Lumbar
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Right Kidney & Adrenal Gland
Right Ureter
Ascending Colon
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Abdominal Aorta
Inferior Vena cava
Part Of Stomach
Duodenal Loop
Small Intestine
Head & Body Of Pancreas
Mesentery
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Left Kidney & Adrenal Gland
Left Ureter
Descending Colon
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Right Iliac
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Hypogasrtic / Suprapubic
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Left Iliac
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Caecum
Appendix
Part Of Ascending Colon
RIGHT Ovary & FALLOPIAN TUBE
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URINARY BLADDER
Uterus
Sigmoid Colon
Rectum
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Part Of Descending & Sigmoid Colon
LEFT Ovary & FALLOPIAN TUBE
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Urinary Bladder
Midline Oval Swelling Above Symphysis Pubis Which May Reach Up to Umbilicus.
Palpation Of Urinary Bladder
Normally The Urinary Bladder Is Not Palpable.
It Feels Firm Or Elastic In Retention Of Urine.
Application Of Pressure Induces Pain And Desire For Micturition.
Side To Side Movement Of The Mass Is Not Possible.
In Distension, Upper And Lateral Borders Are Palpable But The Lower Border Of The Swelling Can Not Be Reached.
Percussion Of Urinary Bladder
It Is Done From Above Downwards And The Swelling Is Dull On Percussion.
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