Abdominal Palpation Flashcards
1
Q
Liver - Cholecystitis or Liver laceration.
A
Upper Right
2
Q
Gallbladder - Pain in the absence of trauma suggest gallbladder disease.
A
Upper Right
3
Q
Spleen - Rigidity under the lower ribs suggests trauma to the spleen.
A
Upper Left
4
Q
Appendix - Rebound tenderness suggest appendicitis.
A
Lower Right
5
Q
Colon - Colitis or Diverticulitis may cause pain.
A
Lower Left
6
Q
Pelvic Inflammation - Results in diffuse pain
A
Lower Right
7
Q
Pelvic Inflammation - Results in diffuse pain
A
Lower Right
8
Q
Colon - Colitis or Diverticulitis may cause pain.
A
Lower Left
