Question

question 30 1 pt an x-ray technician has been asked to make x-ray films of the liver. which of the abdominopelvic regions must be included?
right hypochondriac, epigastric, and left hypochondriac
right hypochondriac, right lumbar, and right iliac
right iliac, hypogastric, and left iliac
right lumbar, umbilical, and left lumbar
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Explanation:

The liver is located in the upper - abdominal area. The right hypochondriac region is where a large part of the liver is, the epigastric region is also involved as it's the upper - middle abdominal region, and the left hypochondriac region is adjacent. The other options include regions (like iliac, lumbar in some incorrect combinations) that are too low or not related to the liver's position. For example, the iliac regions are in the lower abdomen near the pelvis, and the lumbar regions are more related to the back and lower abdominal sides but not the primary liver - containing areas.

Answer:

A. Right hypochondriac, epigastric, and left hypochondriac