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If a patient complains of pain in the right hypochondriac region, which organ is MOST likely involved?
If a patient complains of pain in the right hypochondriac region, which organ is MOST likely involved?
- Appendix
- Urinary bladder
- Spleen
- Liver (correct)
Which of the following organs is located in the left upper quadrant (LUQ)?
Which of the following organs is located in the left upper quadrant (LUQ)?
- Right Kidney
- Gallbladder
- Spleen (correct)
- Appendix
A patient is diagnosed with a hernia in the inguinal region. This indicates:
A patient is diagnosed with a hernia in the inguinal region. This indicates:
- A tear in the diaphragm muscle.
- A tear in the abdominal muscle wall allowing a structure to protrude. (correct)
- A tear in the spinal column.
- A weakening of the vertebrae in the lumbar region.
Which set of vertebrae is located in the lower back?
Which set of vertebrae is located in the lower back?
Pain in the hypogastric region would MOST likely indicate an issue with which of the following?
Pain in the hypogastric region would MOST likely indicate an issue with which of the following?
Which quadrant would appendicitis pain MOST likely be located?
Which quadrant would appendicitis pain MOST likely be located?
The epigastric region is located:
The epigastric region is located:
How many thoracic vertebrae are located in the chest?
How many thoracic vertebrae are located in the chest?
The sacral vertebrae are located near which structure:
The sacral vertebrae are located near which structure:
If a doctor identifies a mass in the umbilical region, which organ is LEAST likely the source of the problem?
If a doctor identifies a mass in the umbilical region, which organ is LEAST likely the source of the problem?
The left iliac region is also known as the:
The left iliac region is also known as the:
Which of the following structures passes through multiple quadrants of the abdomen?
Which of the following structures passes through multiple quadrants of the abdomen?
Which region is located immediately lateral to the epigastric region?
Which region is located immediately lateral to the epigastric region?
A patient reports flank pain. Which organ is MOST likely involved?
A patient reports flank pain. Which organ is MOST likely involved?
Which of the following contains 7 vertebrae?
Which of the following contains 7 vertebrae?
Flashcards
Body Cavities
Body Cavities
Large internal spaces that house and protect organs.
Epigastric Region
Epigastric Region
The upper region in the center of the abdomen, below the ribs; often associated with discomfort.
Hypochondriac Regions
Hypochondriac Regions
The regions on either side of the epigastric region, just under the ribs.
Umbilical Region
Umbilical Region
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Lumbar Regions
Lumbar Regions
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Hypogastric Region
Hypogastric Region
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Iliac/Inguinal Regions
Iliac/Inguinal Regions
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Hernia
Hernia
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Spinal Column
Spinal Column
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Cervical Vertebrae
Cervical Vertebrae
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Thoracic Vertebrae
Thoracic Vertebrae
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Lumbar Vertebrae
Lumbar Vertebrae
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Sacral Vertebrae
Sacral Vertebrae
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Abdominal Quadrants
Abdominal Quadrants
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Midline Area
Midline Area
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Study Notes
- The body has 2 large spaces or cavities that house and protect organs.
Body Regions
- Nine regions divided by two horizontal and two vertical lines
- Right hypochondriac region is located under the lower ribs, on the right side
- Epigastric region is in the upper central abdomen
- Left hypochondriac region is located under the lower ribs, on the left side
- Right lumbar region is in the middle, on the right side
- The umbilical region contains the navel (belly button)
- Left lumbar region is in the middle, on the left side
- Right iliac or inguinal region is in the lower right abdomen
- Hypogastric region is in the lower central abdomen
- Left iliac or inguinal region is in the lower left abdomen
- The iliac or inguinal regions are also known as the groin
Body Quadrants
- Right Upper Quadrant contains the pancreas, colon, liver, right kidney, and gallbladder.
- Left Upper Quadrant contains the liver, left kidney, spleen, stomach, colon, and pancreas.
- Right Lower Quadrant contains the colon, small intestine, major artery & vein to the right leg, ureter, and appendix.
- Left Lower Quadrant contains the colon, small intestine, major artery & vein to the left leg, and ureter.
- Midline area contains the aorta, bladder, pancreas, spine, and small intestine.
Hernias
- A tear in the muscle wall that allows a structure to protrude through it.
Spinal Column
- Consists of 5 sets of vertebrae
- 7 vertebrae in the neck
- 12 thoracic (T) vertebrae are located in the chest
- 5 lumbar (L) vertebrae are in the lower back
- 5 sacral (S) vertebrae (sacrum) are near the coccyx
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Learn about the nine regions and four quadrants of the human body used for anatomical reference. Explore the organs found in each region and quadrant, including the hypochondriac, epigastric, lumbar, umbilical, iliac, and hypogastric regions.
