Abdominal quadrants Flashcards
Name organs expected to be found in each quadrant
1
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Right Lower Quadrant
A
portion of intestine (cecum,appendix) R ureter, R ovary in women, R spermatic cord in men
2
Q
Left Lower Quadrant
A
Portion of intestine, L ureter, L ovary in women, L spermatic cord in men
3
Q
Right Upper Quadrant
A
R lobe of liver, gall bladder, R kidney, portion of intestines
4
Q
Left Upper Quadrant
A
L lobe of liver, L kidney, spleen, stomach, pancreas, portion of intestines