Chapter 3: Abdominal Quadrants

Question 1

right upper quadrant (RUQ)

KWOD-rant

Answer 1

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

Question 2

left upper quadrant (LUQ)

KWOD-rant

Answer 2

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

Question 3

right lower quadrant (RLQ)

KWOD-rant

Answer 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

Question 4

left lower quadrant (LLQ)

KWOD-rant

Answer 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