MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
RUQ stands for what in abdominal quadrants
A
Right Upper Quaprant
B
Left Upper Quadrant
C
Right Under Quadrant
D
Right Upper Quadrant
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The right upper quadrant (RUQ) extends from the median plane to the right of the patient, and from the umbilical plane to the right ribcage. The equivalent term for animals is right anterior quadrant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Where is my right upper quadrant? The right upper quadrant (RUQ) is a section of your tummy (abdomen). Look down at your tummy, and mentally divide the area from the bottom of your ribs down to your pubes into four quarters. The quarter on your right side closest to your ribs is your RUQ.

Detailed explanation-3: -Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ): contains the liver (right lobe), gallbladder, part of the pancreas, parts of the small and large intestines.

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