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Which organs are considered solid viscera in the abdominal cavity?
Which organs are considered solid viscera in the abdominal cavity?
- Aorta, right and left iliacs
- Liver, pancreas, spleen, adrenal glands (correct)
- Stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, colon
- Head of pancreas, adrenal gland
Which organs are considered hollow viscera in the abdominal cavity?
Which organs are considered hollow viscera in the abdominal cavity?
- Head of pancreas, adrenal gland
- Stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, colon (correct)
- Aorta, right and left iliacs
- Liver, pancreas, spleen, adrenal glands
Which organs are located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen?
Which organs are located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen?
- Colon, bladder
- Gallbladder, duodenum, head of pancreas (correct)
- Kidneys, ovaries, uterus
- Stomach, liver, spleen
Which organs are located in the left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the abdomen?
Which organs are located in the left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the abdomen?
What are the anatomical landmarks used to describe the location of organs or areas of pain in the abdomen?
What are the anatomical landmarks used to describe the location of organs or areas of pain in the abdomen?
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Solid organs in abdomen
Solid organs in abdomen
Organs in the abdominal cavity that hold a definite shape, such as the liver, pancreas, spleen, and adrenal glands.
Hollow organs in abdomen
Hollow organs in abdomen
Organs in the abdominal cavity that can expand and contract, like the stomach, gallbladder, small intestine, and colon.
RUQ organs
RUQ organs
Organs located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, such as the gallbladder, duodenum, and part of the pancreas.
LUQ organs
LUQ organs
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Abdominal Landmarks
Abdominal Landmarks
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