Figure 2-2. Digestive system organs.
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Observation. Observe these anatomical landmarks of the abdomen:
(a)
Costal margins (hypochondrium area).
(b)
Xyphoid process (hypochondrium area).
(c)
Rectus abdominus muscle (all four quadrants).
(d) Umbilicus (periumbilical area).
(e)
Iliac crest (pelvic bones).
(f)
Pubic bone (surrounds bladder).
(g)
Inguinal ligament (inner thigh).
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