ABDOMINAL
ABDOMINAL STATION
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RUQ
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LUQ
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RLQ
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LLQ
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Detailed explanation-1: -The normal adult spleen lies immediately under the diaphragm in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.
Detailed explanation-2: -The spleen is found in the left hypochondriac region of the abdomen (left upper quadrant). More precisely, the spleen is located posterior to the stomach and anterior to the left hemidiaphragm at the level of ribs 9-10.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Left Upper Quadrant, or LUQ, contains similar organs to the RUQ. In the LUQ, you’ll find the left portion of the liver, the majority of the stomach, the pancreas, the left kidney, the spleen, portions of the colon, and again, parts of the small intestine.
Detailed explanation-4: -Left kidney (unique to the LUQ). Large intestines–the last part of the transverse colon and first part of the descending colon.
Detailed explanation-5: -Left upper quadrant (LUQ) Left lower quadrant (LLQ) Right upper quadrant (RUQ) Right lower quadrant (RLQ) 12-Jul-2021