epigastrium
Stomach surface area
The epigastrium is the upper central region of the abdomen, located between the ribcage and the navel.
In medical contexts, it's where doctors examine for conditions affecting the stomach, liver, and pancreas: The patient reported pain in the epigastrium.
Epigastric is the adjective form.
Digestive organ below chest
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
- spleenBlood-filtering abdominal organ
duodenum · esophagus · gallbladder · solar plexus · hypochondrium · pylorus · left lobe · cardia
Combustion in progress
- gnawingPersistent biting action
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
ache · sharp · dull · radiating · heartburn · dyspepsia · bloating · fullness
Medical examination by touch
- auscultationMedical listening examination
- percussionSound through impact
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- guardingActively protecting something
rigidity · rebound · inspection · bruit · mass · distension
Erosion in digestive lining
- GERDChronic digestive disorder
- pancreatitisSwollen digestive gland
- hiatal herniaStomach entering chest cavity
- dyspepsiaImpaired digestion causing discomfort
esophagitis · gastroparesis · aortic aneurysm · myocardial infarction
stomach
Digestive organ below chest
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
spleen · duodenum · esophagus · gallbladder · solar plexus · hypochondrium · pylorus · left lobe · cardia · antrum
burning
Combustion in progress
- gnawingPersistent biting action
- crampingInvoluntary muscle contraction
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
discomfort · ache · sharp · dull · radiating · heartburn · dyspepsia · bloating · fullness · pressure
midline
Central dividing axis
- abdominal wallLayered muscles protecting organs
palpation
Medical examination by touch
- auscultationMedical listening examination
- percussionSound through impact
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
guarding · rigidity · rebound · inspection · bruit · mass · distension
peptic ulcer
Erosion in digestive lining
- GERDChronic digestive disorder
- pancreatitisSwollen digestive gland
- hiatal herniaStomach entering chest cavity
dyspepsia · esophagitis · gastroparesis · aortic aneurysm · myocardial infarction