MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which abbreviation stands for:“Left Lower Quadrant”?
A
LIQ
B
LLQ
C
LIQ
D
LWQ
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Left lower quadrant (LLQ) pain is tummy pain that is mainly in the lower half on the left-hand side. It is sometimes also called left iliac fossa (LIF) pain, although this really means pain in a smaller area in the lower left corner of your tummy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The left lower quadrant (abbreviated LLQ) of the human abdomen is the area left of the midline and below the umbilicus. The abdomen is divided into quadrants by doctors to localize pain and tenderness, scars, lumps and other items of interest.

Detailed explanation-3: -LUQ: Left upper quadrant (quarter). For example, the LUQ of the abdomen contains the spleen.

Detailed explanation-4: -The right lower quadrant (RLQ) is a section of your tummy (abdomen).

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