Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the lines dividing the abdominopelvic area into 9 regions:
A
Two mid-clavicular (vertical) lines
Upper subcostal line
Lower transtubercular line
2
Q
What are the 9 abdominopelvic regions?
A
R & L hypochondriac Epigastric R & L lateral abdominal Umbilical R & L inguinal Hypogastric
3
Q
List the retroperitoneal organs (behind the parietal peritoneum).
A
Kidneys Ureters Duodenum Pancreas Part of abdominal aorta IVC Adrenal glands
