Quadrants and Regions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 quadrants?
A
- right upper quadrant (RUQ)
- right lower quadrant (RLQ)
- left upper quadrant (LUQ)
- left lower quadrant (LLQ)
2
Q
How are the regions of the body divided?
A
- superior
- middle
- inferior
3
Q
What are the regions in the superior group?
A
- right hypochondrium
- epigastrium
- left hypochondrium
4
Q
What are the regions in the middle group?
A
- right lateral
- umbilical
- left lateral
5
Q
What are the regions in the inferior group?
A
- right inguinal
- hypogastrium
- left inguinal
