Abdominal: General

Question 1

What structures lie under the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)?

Answer 1

1. Gallbladder
2. R. Lobe of Liver
3. R. Kidney
4. Stomach (portion)
5. Small intestines (portion)
6. Large Intestines (portion)

Question 2

What structures lie under the Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)?

Answer 2

1. Spleen
2. Pancreas
3. Stomach
4. L. lobe of Liver
5. L. Kidney
6. Large Intestines (portion)

Question 3

What structures lie under the Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)?

Answer 3

1. Cecum
2. Vermiform Appendix
3. R. Ureter
4. R. Ovary/Spermatic Cord
5. Small intestines (Portion)

Question 4

What structures lie in the Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)?

Answer 4

1. L. Ureter
2. L. Ovary/ Spermatic Cord
3. Small Intestines (Majority)
4. Large Intestines (Portion)

Question 5

Describe the boundaries of the posterior abdominal wall

Answer 5

Superior: Diaphragm (L&R Crura & Central Tendon)

Medial: Psoas Major m.

Lateral: Quadratus Lumborum & Transversus Abdominis m.

Inferior: Iliacus m.