Multiple Choice
Which abdominopelvic quadrant houses the appendix?
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Abdominopelvic Quadrants and Regions
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Which structure is located in the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) of the abdominopelvic cavity?
A
Appendix
B
Spleen
C
Sigmoid colon
D
Liver
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Understand the concept of the abdominopelvic cavity, which is divided into four quadrants: Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ), Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ), Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ), and Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ).
Identify the organs typically located in each quadrant. The RUQ generally contains the liver, gallbladder, part of the pancreas, and portions of the small and large intestines.
Recognize that the liver is a large organ primarily located in the RUQ, extending slightly into the LUQ.
Review the anatomical position of other organs mentioned: the appendix is located in the RLQ, the spleen is in the LUQ, and the sigmoid colon is in the LLQ.
Conclude that the liver is the correct answer as it is the major organ located in the RUQ of the abdominopelvic cavity.
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