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Chapter Two
Regions and Quadrants
Term | Definition |
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Right/Left Hypochondriac Region | upper region BELOW the cartilage of the ribs |
Epigastric Region | ABOVE the stomach |
Right/Left Lumbar Region | middle region near the WAIST |
Umbilical Region | near the bellybutton (naval) or umbilicus |
Right/Left Inguinal | NEAR the groin (on the side) |
Hypogastric Region | BELOW the umbilical region (BELOW the stomach) |
Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) | contains the liver, gallbladder, part of the pancreas, parts of sm/lg intestines |
Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) | contains the liver, stomach, spleen, part of the pancreas, parts of sm/lg intestines |
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) | parts of sm/lg intestines, right ovary and fallopian tube (female), appendix, right ureter |
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) | parts of sm/lg intestines, left ovary and fallopian tube (female), left ureter |