Hypochondrium

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Hypochondrium
Thorax and abdomen. This image shows an older definition of hypochondrium, where it is the abdominal region posterior (beneath) the lowest ribs of the thorax.
Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for liver, stomach, and great intestine.
Latin	regio hypochondriaca
Gray's	subject #246 1149

The hypochondrium is the upper part of the abdomen caudal to the lowest ribs of the thorax.^[1] The word derives from the Greek term hupokhondros, meaning abdomen, or literally under cartilage.

The liver is found in the right hypochondrium.

Contents 1 See also 2 Additional images 3 References 4 External links

[edit] See also

• Transpyloric plane
• Midclavicular line

[edit] Additional images

Front view of the thoracic and abdominal viscera.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Anatomy at UMich abdominal_viscera_module/abdominal_01

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