The hypogastrium (also called the hypogastric region or suprapubic region) is a
region of the abdomen located below the
umbilical region.
Etymology
The roots of the word ''hypogastrium'' mean "below the
stomach"; the roots of ''suprapubic'' mean "above the
pubic bone".
Boundaries
The upper limit is the umbilicus while the
pubis bone constitutes its lower limit. The lateral boundaries are formed are drawing straight lines through the midway between the
anterior superior iliac spine
The anterior superior iliac spine ( abbreviated: ASIS) is a bony projection of the iliac bone, and an important landmark of surface anatomy. It refers to the anterior extremity of the iliac crest of the pelvis. It provides attachment for the in ...
and
symphisis pubis.
References
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Abdomen
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