CH 21: ABDOMEN Flashcards
1
Q
Left upper quadrant
A
Stomach Spleen Left lobe of liver Body of pancreas L. Kidney and adrenal Splenic flexure of colon Part of transverse and descending colon
2
Q
Right Lower Quadrant
A
Cecum Appendix R. Ovary and tube Right ureter Right spermatic cord
3
Q
Left Lower Quadrant
A
Part of descending colon Sigmoid colon Left ovary and tube Left ureter Left spermatic cord
4
Q
Midline
A
Aorta
Uterus (if enlarged)
Bladder (if distended)
5
Q
Hematemesis
A
Occurs w stomach or duodenal ulcers and esophageal arteries
6
Q
Striae
A
Common pigment change
7
Q
Positive Murphy’s Sign
A
Pain felt when taking a deep breath when the examiner’s fingers are on the approx. location of the inflamed gallbladder
8
Q
Positive Blumberg sign indicates
A
Peritoneal inflammation
9
Q
Right upper quadrant
A
Liver Gallbladder Duodenum Head of pancreas R. kidney and adrenal Hepatic flexure of colon Part of ascending and transverse colon
