The hypogastrium is the lower part of the abdomen, located between the pubic joint and the navel. It is important for the human body.
The hypogastric region contains organs that are involved in the digestion process. The stomach, pancreas, liver, intestines and other organs are located here. In addition, the hypogastric region contains lymph nodes, which play an important role in the immune system.
The hypogastrium is also the location of nerve endings that are associated with pain receptors. Therefore, pain in the hypogastric region can be associated with various diseases and pathologies.
In addition, the hypogastrium is an area where there are blood vessels and nerves that are responsible for the blood supply to the abdominal and pelvic organs. Violation of their functioning can lead to various diseases, such as varicose veins, thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, arterial hypertension and others.
Thus, the hypogastrium plays an important role in the functioning of the human body and requires special attention. If you experience pain in this area, you should see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Hypogastric space: Latin and terms.
More precisely, a group of terms hypogastricus and regio hypoabdominalis of Latin origin. But there are exceptions among them. For example, in different languages the same parts of the body are called very similarly:
- In anatomy and surgery, the term “**hypogastrium**” (Hypogastrium) or “hypogastrium” is more commonly used, because it implies the following anatomical concept - the pelvic floor, where the lumbohypocostal line and the oblique direction of the fibers of the paravesical and quadratus muscles are especially important. The word "hypo-" can be translated as "low" or "short." In this case, we are talking about the border between the pelvis (pelvic door) and the abdomen. Unfortunately, in most parts of the world, the word "hypogastric" is simply incorrect and inappropriate. It can only cause misunderstandings and misunderstandings. In many words of the international terminological dictionary (Anatomical Society of Japan, Acaudo, 2015; SCALA, IACO, etc.