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Definitions for epigastrium
ˌɛp ɪˈgæs tri əm; -tri əepi·gas·tri·um
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Princeton's WordNet
epigastriumnoun
the region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum)
Wiktionary
epigastriumnoun
The upper middle region of the abdomen, between the umbilical and hypochondriac regions.
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Epigastrium
In anatomy, the epigastrium (or epigastric region) is the upper central region of the abdomen. It is located between the costal margins and the subcostal plane. The epigastrium is one of the nine regions of the abdomen, along with the right and left hypochondria, right and left lateral regions (lumbar areas or flanks), right and left inguinal regions (or fossae), and the umbilical and pubic regions. During breathing the diaphragm contracts and flattens, displacing the viscera and producing an outward movement of the upper abdominal wall (epigastric region). It is a convergence of the diaphragm and the abdominals, so that "when both sets of muscles (diaphragm and abdominals) tense, the epigastrium pushes forward". Therefore, the epigastric region is not a muscle nor is it an organ, but it is a zone of activity where the actions of the rectus abdominis and the diaphragm produce an outward bulging of the upper abdominal wall. It is also the spot where the Heimlich Maneuver is able to produce a rapid and forceful exhalation of breath.
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epigastrium
The epigastrium is the upper central region of the abdomen. It is located between the costal margins (bottom edges of the rib cage) and the subcostal plane, which is roughly at the level of the bottom of the sternum. This region includes parts of several major organs, including the stomach, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
Webster Dictionary
Epigastriumnoun
the upper part of the abdomen
Etymology: [NL., from Gr. .]
Wikidata
Epigastrium
The epigastrium is the upper central region of the abdomen. It is located between the costal margins and the subcostal plane. The epigastrium is one of the nine anatomical regions of the abdomen, along with the right and left hypochondria, right and left lateral regions, right and left inguinal regions, and the umbilical and pubic regions. During breathing the diaphragm contracts and flattens, displacing the viscera and producing an outward movement of the upper abdominal wall. It is a convergence of the diaphragm and the abdominals, so that "when both sets of muscles tense, the epigastrium pushes forward". Therefore, the epigastric region is not a muscle nor is it an organ, but it is a zone of activity where the actions of the rectus abdominus and the diaphragm produce an outward bulging of the upper abdominal wall. It is also the spot where the Heimlich Maneuver is able to produce a rapid and forceful exhalation of breath.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Epigastrium
ep-i-gas′tri-um, n. the part of the abdomen which chiefly corresponds to the situation of the stomach, extending from the sternum towards the navel.—adj. Epigas′tric. [Gr. epi, upon, gastēr, the stomach.]
Entomology
Epigastrium
the first entire ventral sclerite of the abdomen.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of epigastrium in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of epigastrium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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