Ch. 3 Abdominopelvic Quadrants

Question 1

refers to the area encompassing the right lobe of the liver, the gallbladder, part of the pancreas, portions of the small and large intestines, and the right kidney

Answer 1

Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)

Question 2

refers to the area encompassing the left lobe of the liver, the stomach, the spleen, part of the pancreas, portions of the small and large intestines, and the left kidney

Answer 2

Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)

Question 3

refers to the area encompassing portions of the small and large intestines, the appendix, the right ureter, and the right ovary and uterine tube in women or the right spermatic duct in men

Answer 3

Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)

Question 4

refers to the area encompassing portions of the small and large intestines, the left ureter, and the left ovary and uterine tube in women or the left spermatic duct in men

Answer 4

Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)