Abdominal Assessment -

Question 1

What are abdominal regions?

Answer 1

• R/L hypochondriac (below the chondral region [ribs]) - Epigastric (above the stomach) - R/L lumbar region - Umbilical region - Hypogastric region - R/L inguinal region

Question 2

LUQ organs

Answer 2

Left liver lobe Spleen Stomach Jejunum/proximal ileum Pancreatic body/tail L kidney L adrenal gland Left half transverse colon Superior descending colon

Question 3

RUQ organs

Answer 3

Liver right lobe Gallbladder Pylorus of stomach Duodenum Head of pancreas R kidney R adrenal gland Superior ascending colon Right half transverse colon

Question 4

LLQ organs

Answer 4

Sigmoid colon Inferior descending colon L ovary (F) L ureter L spermatic cord (M) Urinary bladder (if full)

Question 5

RLQ organs

Answer 5

Cecum Appendix Most of ilium Ascending inferior colon R ovary (F) R ureter R spermatic cord (M) Urinary bladder (if full)

Question 6

Draw out the quadrants and the organs.

Answer 6