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What organs are in the RUQ of the abdomen?
What organs are in the RUQ of the abdomen?
liver, right kidney, colon, pancreas, gallbladder
What organs are in the LUQ of the abdomen?
What organs are in the LUQ of the abdomen?
liver, spleen, left kidney, stomach, colon, pancreas
What organs are in the LLQ of the abdomen?
What organs are in the LLQ of the abdomen?
left kidney, colon, small intestines, major artery and vein to the left leg, ureter, bladder
What organs are in the RLQ of the abdomen?
What organs are in the RLQ of the abdomen?
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Which quadrant is the liver located in?
Which quadrant is the liver located in?
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Where is the stomach located?
Where is the stomach located?
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Which disease is associated with the RLQ?
Which disease is associated with the RLQ?
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What disease is associated with the LUQ?
What disease is associated with the LUQ?
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What disease is associated with the RUQ?
What disease is associated with the RUQ?
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What is the disease associated with the LLQ?
What is the disease associated with the LLQ?
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Which associated disease is linked to suprapubic area?
Which associated disease is linked to suprapubic area?
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What is the associated disease for the flank area?
What is the associated disease for the flank area?
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Study Notes
Abdominal Quadrants and Their Organs
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RUQ (Right Upper Quadrant) includes:
- Liver
- Right kidney
- Colon
- Pancreas
- Gallbladder
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LUQ (Left Upper Quadrant) consists of:
- Liver
- Spleen
- Left kidney
- Stomach
- Colon
- Pancreas
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LLQ (Left Lower Quadrant) contains:
- Left kidney
- Colon
- Small intestines
- Major artery and vein to the left leg
- Ureter
- Bladder
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RLQ (Right Lower Quadrant) is made up of:
- Right kidney
- Colon
- Small intestines
- Major artery and vein to the right leg
- Ureter
- Appendix
- Bladder
Organs by Specific Names
- Liver is located in the RUQ
- Stomach is situated in the LUQ
- Spleen is found in the LUQ
- Gallbladder is present in the RUQ
- Appendix is located in the RLQ
- Left kidney resides in the LUQ
- Right ovary is found in the RLQ
- Uterus can be found in both RLQ and LLQ
Associated Diseases by Quadrants
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Epigastric Region is associated with:
- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
- MI (Myocardial Infarction)
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RUQ Diseases can include:
- Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder)
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LUQ Disease may involve:
- Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
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Periumbilical Associated Disease refers to:
- SBO (Small Bowel Obstruction)
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RLQ Associated Disease includes:
- Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix)
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LLQ Associated Disease can be:
- Diverticulitis (inflammation of pouches that can form in the intestines)
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Suprapubic Associated Disease is related to:
- Ovarian torsion
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Flanks Associated Disease points to:
- Pyelonephritis (kidney infection)
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Test your knowledge of the organs located in each abdominal quadrant with these flashcards. This quiz covers the right upper, left upper, left lower, and right lower quadrants of the abdomen. Perfect for anatomy students and health professionals looking to refresh their understanding of abdominal anatomy.
