Abdominal Exam Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the abdominal landmarks?
A
Xyphoid process Costal margins Inguinal ligaments Pubic Symphysis Mid-axillary lines Mid-clavicular lines
2
Q
What are the 4 quadrants?
A
RLQ
RUQ
LUQ
LLQ
3
Q
What is found in the RLQ?
A
Cecum Appendix 1/2 ascending colon R ureter R ovary and tube R spermatic cord
4
Q
What is found in the RUQ?
A
1/2 ascending colon 1/2 transverse colon R kidney and adrenal R lobe of liver Gallbladder Duodenum Head of pancreas Hepatic Flexure
5
Q
What is found in the LUQ?
A
1/2 descending colon 1/2 transverse colon Splenic flexure L kidney and adrenal L lobe of liver Spleen Body of pancreas Stomach
6
Q
What is found in the LLQ?
A
1/2 descending colon Sigmoid colon Rectum L ovary and tube L spermatic cord L ureter
7
Q
What are the regional names?
A
Epigastric
Umbilical
Hypogastric/Suprapubic
8
Q
Whats found in the midline?
A
Aorta
Uterus (if enlarged)
Bladder (if distended)
9
Q
What are some additional history Q to ask?
A
Point to area of pain Changes in appetite/weight Dysphagia Allergies Pyrosis Meds Nausea/vomiting (bloody?) Change in bowel/bladder Past hx of GI disease
