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Question 5 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 WHITE IC

The lower area of the abdomen just below the navel (belly button) is known as the region.

Answer
A
umbilical
B
pubic
C
scapular
D
lumbar

Explanation

The area directly below the navel is the hypogastric, also called the pubic, region. The umbilical region is centered around the navel, while the scapular and lumbar regions are on the back. So the correct choice is pubic.

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