Multiple Choice
Which organ is primarily located in the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) of the abdominopelvic cavity?
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Abdominopelvic Quadrants and Regions
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Which abdominopelvic quadrant contains both the stomach and the spleen?
A
Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
B
Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)
C
Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
D
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)
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Understand the concept of abdominopelvic quadrants: The abdominopelvic cavity is divided into four quadrants to help locate organs. These quadrants are the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ), Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ), Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ), and Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ).
Identify the location of the stomach: The stomach is primarily located in the upper part of the abdomen, slightly to the left of the midline, which places it in the Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ).
Identify the location of the spleen: The spleen is located in the upper left part of the abdomen, near the stomach, which also places it in the Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ).
Combine the information: Since both the stomach and the spleen are located in the upper left part of the abdomen, they are both found in the Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ).
Review the options: Compare the identified quadrant (LUQ) with the given options to confirm that the Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ) is the correct answer.
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