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four quadrants
four quadrants of the body
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) | contains the liver (right lobe), gallbladder, part of the pancreas, parts of the small and large intestines |
| Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) | contains the liver (left lobe), stomach, spleen, part of the pancreas, parts of the small and large intestines |
| Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ) | contains parts of the small and large intestines, right ovary, right fallopian tube, appendix, right ureter |
| Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ) | contains parts of the small and large intestines, left ovary, left fallopian tube, left ureter |