Organs of the Four Abdominal quadrants

Question 1

List the organs located in the upper right quadrant: (8)

Answer 1

1. Liver
2. Gall bladder
3. Pylorus
4. Duodenum
5. Head of Pancreas
6. Right Adrenal Gland
7. Portion of the right Kidney
8. Portions of the ascending and transverse colon

Question 2

List the organs located in the left upper quadrant: (7)

Answer 2

1. Left lobe of Liver
2. Spleen
3. Stomach
4. Body of Pancreas
5. Left Adrenal Gland
6. Portion of left Kidney
7. Portions of the ascending and transverse colon

Question 3

List the organs located in the right lower quadrant: (9)

Answer 3

1. Lower pole of right kidney
2. Cecum
3. Appendix
4. Portion of ascending colon
5. Bladder (if distended)
6. Ovary and Salpinx
7. Uterus (if big)
8. Right Spermatic Cord
9. Right Ureter

Question 4

List the organs located in the left lower quadrant: (8)

Answer 4

1. Lower pole of the left kidney
2. Sigmoid Colon
3. Portion of descending colon
4. Bladder
5. Ovary and Salpinx
6. Uterus
7. Left Spermatic Cord
8. Left Ureter