Abdominal Descriptions Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the epigatric region?
A
Region 2
- “over the stomach”
- below sternum
2
Q
Where is the Right and left hypochondriac region?
A
Region 1 and 3
- below the ribs
- on either side of the epigastric region
3
Q
Where is the umbilical region?
A
Region 5
- located around navel/bellybutton
4
Q
Where is the Right and left lumbar regions?
A
Regions 4 and 6
- extends anterior to posteriror on either side of umbical region
5
Q
Where is the hypogastric region?
A
Region 8
- “below the stomach”
- located over pubic area
6
Q
Where is the Right and left iliac (hipbone) region?
A
Region 7 and 9
- located on either side of hypogastric region
- also called “left and right inguinal areas”
- where the hip bones are
7
Q
What is the red quadrant called?
A
Right upper quadrant (RUQ)
- holds the liver and the gallblader
8
Q
What is the green quadrant called?
A
Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
- contains the pancreas, stomach and spleen
9
Q
What is the blue quadrant called?
A
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
- contains the appendix and some female reproductive organs
10
Q
What is the yellow quadrant called?
A
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)
- contains some of the reproductive organs
