Chapter 3: Four Quadrants of the Abdomen and Spine regions Flashcards
1
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right lobe of liver, gallbladder, portions of the pancreas, small intestines, and colon
A
right upper quadrant (RUQ)
2
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left lobe of liver, spleen, bazo, stomach, portions of the pancreas, small intestines, and colon
A
left upper quadrant (LUQ)
3
Q
contains portions of small intestine and colon, right ovary and uterine tube, appendix, and right ureter
A
right lower quadrant (RLQ)
4
Q
contains portions of small intestine and colon, left ovary and uterine tube, and left ureter
A
left lower quadrant (LLQ)
5
Q
neck
A
cervical
6
Q
chest
A
thoracic
7
Q
lower back, below waist
A
lumber
8
Q
lower back
A
sacral
9
Q
tailbone
A
coccyx
