Change: corresponds with the lateral border of the rectus muscle. Bony Landmarks of the Lower Abdomen When imaging the abdomen the common bony landmarks used by radiographers are the Iliac crest, ASISASIS, and the Pubic Symphysis. Go Back to Surface Anatomy Index   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 309)

Change: Liverliver highlighted in red is in the RUQ. The Spleen highlighted in green is in the LUQ. The Appendix in yellow is in the RLQ or more specifically McBurney's Point. The Abdominal Wall McBurney's point is halfway between the umbilicus and   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 308)

Change: There were only format changes (bold, italics, etc.) in this version. See this version for details. (Word count: 308)

Change: There were only format changes (bold, italics, etc.) in this version. See this version for details. (Word count: 308)

Change:  border of the rectus muscle. Image 4 - The Abdominal Wall When imaging the abdomen the common bony landmarks used by radiographers are the Iliac crest, ASIS and the Pubic Symphysis.Image 5 - Bony Landmarks of lower Abdomen Go Back to Surface Anatomy Index   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 319)

Change: - Four Quadrants of Abdomen The abdomen may also be divided into nine regions by two longitudinal lines (right and left midclavicular lines) and two transverse planes (subcostal   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 317)

Change: line The arcuate line demarcates the lower limit of the posterior layer of the rectus sheath. The inguinal ligament is a band running from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spinespine, its anatomy is very important for operating on hernia patients.The linea semilunaris   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 317)

Change: McBurney's incision is halfway between the umbilicus and the ASIS and a common location that surgeons use for an incision to remove the appendix. The   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 306)