Abdominal organs Flashcards
Gallbladder
Location, type and function
RUQ, Hollow, Digestion
Intestine
Location, type and function
All quadrants, Hollow, Digestion
Kidneys
Location, type and function
Bilateral Upper Quadrants, Solid, Blood filtration and excretion
Liver
Location, type and function
RUQ, Solid, Blood filtration
Pancreas
Location, type and function
Midline and upper quadrants, Solid, Digestion, endocrine functions
Spleen
Location, type and function
LUQ, Solid, Blood filtration
Stomach
Location, type and function
LUQ, Hollow, Digestion
Urinary bladder
Location, type and function
Midline and lower quadrants, Hollow, Stores urine
Uterus and ovaries
Location, type and function
Midline, lower quadrants (in females), Solid in non-pregnant states but can change during pregnancy, Reproduction