An x-ray technician has been asked to make x-ray films of the liver.Which of the abdominopelvic regions must be included?
A) Right hypochondriac, epigastric, and left hypochondriac
B) Right hypochondriac, right lumbar, and right iliac
C) Right iliac, hypogastric, and left iliac
D) Right lumbar, umbilical, and left lumbar

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The liver is located in the right hypochondriac and epigastric regions, as well as extending into the left hypochondriac region. Therefore, all three regions (right hypochondriac, epigastric, and left hypochondriac) must be included to ensure adequate imaging of the liver.

An X-Ray Technician Has Been Asked to Make X-Ray Films