Abdominopelvic Cavity Regions Quiz

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Which of the following regions are part of the nine regions delineated by four planes? (Select all that apply)

Epigastric (correct)

Lumbar (correct)

Hypogastric (correct)

What does the umbilical region include?

The umbilicus

Which region is immediately superior to the umbilical region?

Epigastric

Which region is located immediately inferior to the umbilical region?

Hypogastric (pubic) Signup and view all the answers

What is located lateral to the hypogastric region?

Iliac (inguinal) Signup and view all the answers

What does the lumbar region lie between?

The ribs and the hip bones Signup and view all the answers

Which region flanks the epigastric region laterally?

Hypochondriac Signup and view all the answers

What organs are primarily located in the right upper quadrant?

Liver, gall bladder, part of the stomach, small and large intestine Signup and view all the answers

What does the left upper quadrant contain?

Part of the stomach, spleen, small and large intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which organs are found in the right lower quadrant?

Appendix, cecum, large and small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What does the left lower quadrant consist of?

Large and small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is mainly located in the left hypochondriac region?

Spleen and part of the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What does the epigastric region mainly encompass?

Stomach and part of the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the main organ found in the right hypochondriac region?

Liver and gall bladder Signup and view all the answers

What is located in the left lumbar region?

Left kidney, part of the descending colon, and part of the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which structures are found in the umbilical region?

Umbilicus, small intestine, and part of the transverse colon Signup and view all the answers

What is the left iliac region primarily associated with?

Part of the sigmoid colon, left ovary, and the fallopian tubes Signup and view all the answers

What is located in the right lumbar region?

Right kidney and part of the ascending colon Signup and view all the answers

What is found in the right iliac region?

Appendix, cecum of the ascending colon, right ovary, and the fallopian tube Signup and view all the answers

Which organs are mainly located in the hypogastric (or pubic) region?

Uterus (in females) and the bladder Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Abdominopelvic Cavity Overview

Nine regions and four quadrants used to delineate the abdominopelvic cavity.
Nine Regions:
- Hypochondriac (right and left)
- Lumbar (right and left)
- Iliac (right and left)
- Epigastric (upper mid)
- Umbilical (center mid)
- Hypogastric (pubic)

Quadrants of the Abdominopelvic Cavity

Four Quadrants:
- Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
- Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
- Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
- Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)

Key Regions and Their Contents

Umbilical Region
- Centermost area that includes the umbilicus.
Epigastric Region
- Located immediately superior to the umbilical region; primarily overlays the stomach.
Hypogastric (Pubic) Region
- Found immediately inferior to the umbilical region; surrounds the pubic area.
Iliac (Inguinal) Region
- Lateral to the hypogastric region; covers the superior parts of the hip bones.
Lumbar Region
- Positioned between the ribs and the flaring parts of the hip bones; lies lateral to the umbilical region.
Hypochondriac Region
- Flanks the epigastric region laterally; overlays the lower ribs.

Quadrant Contents

Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
- Contains the liver, gall bladder, part of the stomach, and small and large intestines.
Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
- Houses part of the stomach, spleen, small and large intestines.
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
- Includes the appendix, cecum, and parts of the large and small intestines.
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)
- Comprises parts of the large and small intestines.

Regional Specifics

Left Hypochondriac Region
- Mainly consists of the spleen and part of the stomach.
Epigastric Region (repeated information)
- Mainly involves the stomach and part of the liver.
Right Hypochondriac Region
- Primarily includes the liver and gall bladder.
Left Lumbar Region
- Contains the left kidney, part of the descending colon, and part of the small intestine.
Umbilical Region (repeated information)
- Encompasses the umbilicus, small intestine, and part of the transverse colon.
Left Iliac Region
- Houses part of the sigmoid colon, left ovary, and fallopian tubes (in females).
Right Lumbar Region
- Contains the right kidney and part of the ascending colon.
Right Iliac Region
- Includes the appendix, cecum of the ascending colon, right ovary, and fallopian tube (in females).
Hypogastric (or Pubic) Region
- Encompasses the bladder and, in females, the uterus.

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Test your knowledge of the nine regions and four quadrants of the abdominopelvic cavity. This quiz covers key terms and definitions to enhance your understanding of human anatomy. Perfect for students in health and medical programs.