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It seems that the question is actually asking about the right hypochondriac region, one of the nine abdomino-pelvic regions of the body. These nine regions can be visualized by imagining a ticktacktoe grid drawn on the front of the body with the vertical lines being drawn beginning about one inch mid line (toward the center of the body) from each nipple, and extending down past the pelvis. The top horizontal line would be drawn across the body just under the rib cage, and the bottom line about midway from the pubic line and the navel. The right hypochondriac region would be (as you faced the picture) in the upper left square. The liver and gall bladder are the major organs found in this region, with perhaps a bit of the transverse colon.

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Hypochondria, also known as illness anxiety disorder, is a condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness despite medical reassurance. It involves a heightened focus on physical sensations and can lead to frequent doctor visits and unnecessary medical tests. Treatment often involves therapy to address underlying anxiety and cognitive distortions.

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