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Which of the following are the Abdominopelvic Quadrants? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are included in the Abdominopelvic Regions? (Select all that apply)
What structures are contained in the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)?
Right portion of the liver, gallbladder, right kidney, small portion of the stomach, duodenum, head of the pancreas, portions of the ascending and transverse colon, and parts of the small intestine.
What structures are found in the Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)?
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What does the Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) contain?
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List the contents of the Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ).
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What structures are found in the Right Hypochondriac region?
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What organs are located in the Epigastric region?
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What is contained in the Ventral Cavity?
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Define Dorsal Cavity.
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What is the function of the Meninges?
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What does the Parietal Pleura do?
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Where is the Visceral Pericardium located?
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What does the Visceral Peritoneum cover?
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Study Notes
Abdominopelvic Quadrants and Regions
- Abdominopelvic quadrants consist of four sections: Right Upper Quadrant, Right Lower Quadrant, Left Upper Quadrant, Left Lower Quadrant.
- Abdominopelvic regions divide the area into nine sections: Right Hypochondriac, Epigastric, Left Hypochondriac, Right Lumbar, Umbilical, Left Lumbar, Right Inguinal, Hypogastric (pubic), Left Inguinal.
Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
- Contains the right portion of the liver, gallbladder, right kidney, duodenum, head of pancreas, portions of ascending and transverse colon, and parts of the small intestine.
- Pain in this region may indicate gallbladder or liver infection, or peptic ulcers.
Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
- Houses the left portion of the liver, part of the stomach, pancreas, left kidney, spleen, and segments of the transverse and descending colon.
- Pain may suggest issues like malrotation of the intestine and colon.
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
- Contains the cecum, appendix, part of the small intestine, right half of the female reproductive system, and right ureter.
- Commonly associated with appendicitis-related pain.
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)
- Comprises the majority of the small intestine, parts of the large intestine, left half of the female reproductive system, and left ureter.
- Pain in this area is linked to colitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and ovarian cysts.
Right Hypochondriac Region
- Encompasses the right part of the liver, gallbladder, right kidney, and portions of the small intestine.
Left Hypochondriac Region
- Contains part of the spleen, left kidney, part of the stomach, pancreas, and sections of the colon.
Epigastric Region
- Includes most of the stomach, parts of the liver, pancreas, duodenum, spleen, and adrenal glands.
- This area expands during diaphragmatic contraction with breathing.
Lumbar Regions
- Right Lumbar consists of the gallbladder, left kidney, part of the liver, and ascending colon.
- Left Lumbar contains the descending colon, left kidney, and part of the spleen.
Umbilical Region
- Houses the umbilicus and significant portions of the small intestine, transverse colon, and parts of both kidneys.
Inguinal Regions
- Right Inguinal contains the appendix, cecum, and right iliac fossa; pain is often linked to appendicitis.
- Left Inguinal houses parts of the descending colon and sigmoid colon.
Hypogastric Region
- Encompasses organs around the pubic bone, including bladder, sigmoid colon, anus, uterus, ovaries (females), and prostate (males).
Dorsal Cavity
- A continuous cavity on the body's dorsal side housing the upper central nervous system organs: brain and spinal cord.
- Composed of cranial and vertebral cavities, protected by the meninges.
Cranial Cavity
- Anterior part of the dorsal cavity within the skull, contains the brain, its meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid.
Vertebral Cavity
- Posterior section within the vertebral column that contains the spinal cord and its protective meninges.
Ventral Cavity
- Located at the body's front, housing various organ systems, also referred to as viscera.
- Divided by the diaphragm into anterior and posterior portions, comprising thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
Thoracic Cavity
- Found within the rib cage, contains primary organs of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems including the heart and lungs.
- Lined by pleura around the lungs and pericardium around the heart.
Abdominopelvic Cavity
- Located beneath the thoracic cavity, divided into abdominal and pelvic cavities, housing digestive, renal, and some endocrine organs.
- Lined by peritoneum and lacks bony confinement.
Pleura and Pericardium Membranes
- Parietal Pleura: outer serous membrane affixed to thoracic cavity inner surface.
- Visceral Pleura: delicate membrane covering lung surfaces.
- Parietal Pericardium: serous layer in contact with fibrous pericardium.
- Visceral Pericardium: inner layer surrounding the heart and its major vessels.
Peritoneum
- Parietal Peritoneum: lines abdominal and pelvic cavities.
- Visceral Peritoneum: covers the external surfaces of most abdominal organs, including intestinal tract.
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Test your knowledge on the abdominopelvic quadrants and regions. This quiz covers the locations, contents, and potential health implications associated with each quadrant. Enhance your understanding of human anatomy with this focused quiz.
