clinical divisions of the abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
right upper quadrant
A
contains majority of liver, gallbladder, small portion of pancreas, right kidney, small intestines and colon
2
Q
right lower quadrant
A
contains small intestine and colon, right ovary and fallopian tube, appendix and right ureter
3
Q
left upper quadrant
A
contains small portion of liver, spleen, stomach, majority of pancreas, left kidney, small intestines and colon
4
Q
left lower quadrant
A
contains small intestine and colon, left ovary and fallopian tube, and left ureter
5
Q
midline organs
A
uterus, bladder, prostate gland
