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Umbilical Region[edit]

Diagram of the human abdomen showing the umbilical region.

The umbilical region is an area of the human abdomen that is centered around the navel (umbilicus). It is one of the nine regions of the abdomen, which are used to help localize and describe the location of abdominal organs and pain.

Anatomy[edit]

The umbilical region is located in the central part of the abdomen. It is bordered by the following regions:

Superiorly by the epigastric region
Inferiorly by the hypogastric region (also known as the pubic region)
Laterally by the right lumbar region and left lumbar region

The umbilical region contains parts of the small intestine, such as the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. It also includes sections of the transverse colon and the lower part of the stomach.

Clinical Significance[edit]

Pain or discomfort in the umbilical region can be indicative of various medical conditions. Some common causes of pain in this area include:

In clinical practice, the umbilical region is often examined during a physical examination to assess for tenderness, masses, or other abnormalities.

Related Pages[edit]

References[edit]

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-'''Umbilical region''' is the central region of the [[abdomen]], named for its proximity to the [[umbilicus]] (navel). It is one of the nine regions of the abdomen, which are used to help locate abdominal structures and diagnose abdominal pain.
+== Umbilical Region ==
+[[File:Gray1220.png|thumb|Diagram of the human abdomen showing the umbilical region.]]
+The '''umbilical region''' is an area of the human abdomen that is centered around the [[navel]] (umbilicus). It is one of the nine regions of the abdomen, which are used to help localize and describe the location of abdominal organs and pain.
 == Anatomy ==
-The umbilical region is surrounded by several other regions of the abdomen. These include the [[epigastric region]] above it, the [[hypogastric region]] below it, and the [[lumbar regions]] to its left and right.
+The umbilical region is located in the central part of the abdomen. It is bordered by the following regions:
+* Superiorly by the [[epigastric region]]
+* Inferiorly by the [[hypogastric region]] (also known as the pubic region)
+* Laterally by the [[right lumbar region]] and [[left lumbar region]]
+The umbilical region contains parts of the [[small intestine]], such as the [[duodenum]], [[jejunum]], and [[ileum]]. It also includes sections of the [[transverse colon]] and the lower part of the [[stomach]].
+== Clinical Significance ==
-The umbilical region contains several important structures. These include part of the [[small intestine]], specifically the [[jejunum]] and [[ileum]], as well as the [[transverse colon]] of the [[large intestine]]. The [[greater omentum]], a large apron-like fold of visceral peritoneum, also hangs down from the stomach and overlays the intestines in this region.
+Pain or discomfort in the umbilical region can be indicative of various medical conditions. Some common causes of pain in this area include:
+* [[Gastroenteritis]]
+* [[Appendicitis]] (early stages)
+* [[Pancreatitis]]
+* [[Umbilical hernia]]
-== Clinical significance ==
+In clinical practice, the umbilical region is often examined during a physical examination to assess for tenderness, masses, or other abnormalities.
-Due to the number of structures in the umbilical region, pain in this area can be a sign of various conditions. These include [[appendicitis]], [[gallstones]], [[peptic ulcer disease]], and [[pancreatitis]]. In addition, the umbilical region is often the site of [[hernias]], specifically [[umbilical hernias]], which occur when part of the intestine or fatty tissue bulges through the abdominal wall near the navel.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Abdominal regions]]
+* [[Anatomical terms of location]]
+* [[Human abdomen]]
-== See also ==
+== References ==
-* [[Abdomen]]
+{{Reflist}}
-* [[Abdominal pain]]
-* [[Regions of the abdomen]]
+[[Category:Anatomy]]
 [[Category:Abdomen]]
-[[Category:Anatomy]]
-[[Category:Medical terminology]]
-{{stub}}