Hypochondrium

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Hypochondrium

Hypochondrium (pronunciation: /haɪpəˈkɒndriəm/) is a term used in anatomy to refer to the upper part of the abdomen on both sides of the body beneath the lower ribs. The term is derived from the Greek words 'hypo' meaning 'under' and 'chondros' meaning 'cartilage (of the sternum)'.

Etymology

The term 'Hypochondrium' is derived from the Greek words 'hypo' and 'chondros'. 'Hypo' translates to 'under' and 'chondros' translates to 'cartilage of the sternum'. This is in reference to the location of the hypochondrium in the human body, which is beneath the cartilage of the lower ribs.

Anatomy

The hypochondrium is divided into the left and right hypochondrium. The right hypochondrium is the upper part of the abdomen that lies under the lower ribs on the right. It contains organs such as the liver, gallbladder, right kidney, and small intestine. The left hypochondrium is the upper part of the abdomen that lies under the lower ribs on the left. It contains organs such as the spleen, stomach, pancreas, left kidney, and colon.

Related Terms

  • Epigastrium: The upper central region of the abdomen. It is located between the left and right hypochondrium.
  • Lumbar region: The part of the abdomen that lies between the hypochondrium and the iliac region.
  • Abdomen: The part of the body that contains all the structures between the chest and the pelvis.
  • Thorax: The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, also known as the chest.

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