If you were to palpate the small intestine at the hypogastric region of a normal,healthy patient,which portion of their small intestine would you be feeling?

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The hypogastric region is located in the lower abdomen, and the ileum is the portion of the small intestine that is in this area. The jejunum and duodenum are situated more superiorly in the abdominal cavity.

If You Were to Palpate the Small Intestine at the Hypogastric