Regions of The Abdomen Flashcards
1
Q
The abdomen is the area between the ______________ and the pelvis.
A
DIAPHRAGM
2
Q
How many quadrants is the abdomen divided into?
A
4
3
Q
Name the 2 lines dividing the abdomen quadrants?
A
MIDSAGITTAL PLANE
+
TRANSUMBILICAL PLANE
(the transverse passing through belly button)
4
Q
Name the 4 quadrants of the abdomen?
A
RUQ: RIGHT UPPER QUADRANT \+ LUQ: LEFT UPPER QUADRANT \+ RLQ: RIGHT LOWER QUADRANT \+ LLQ: LEFT LOWER QUADRANT