Hypogastrium

Hypogastrium (hypogastrium; from ancient Greek ὑπογάστριον - “lower abdomen”, from hypo- “below, under” + gaster “stomach”) - the lower part of the anterior abdominal wall between the xiphoid process of the sternum and the pubic symphysis.

The hypogastrium is located below the umbilical region. This part of the abdomen contains the bladder, lower parts of the small and large intestines, and pelvic organs. Corresponds to the projection of the lumbosacral spine.

The hypogastrium is covered by skin, subcutaneous tissue and the aponeurosis of the external oblique abdominal muscle. In the hypogastrium, pulsations of the aorta and inferior vena cava are palpable. This area is often involved in pathological processes of the abdominal cavity and pelvis.

The hypogastric region is the part of the abdominal cavity located between the navel and the pubic symphysis. The hypogastrium is the area where the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes are located in women, and the bladder and rectum in men, and can be painful with a variety of medical conditions. In this article