Quadrant
The liver is in this quadrant.
Right upper quadrant
This separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.
diaphragm
large intestine
colonThis organ secretes insulin which helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Pancreas
The stomach is in this quadrant.
Left upper quadrant
parietal and visceral
This organ includes the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
small intestine
This membrane is attached to the abdominal cavity.
parietal peritoneum
The appendix is in this quadrant.
Lower right quadrant
Name the three organs in the retroperitoneal space.
kidneys, pancreas, aorta
While it has no digestive function, this organ is part of the bowel.
appendix
Involved in the immune response, this organ removes abnormal blood cells.
spleen
The gallbladder is in this quadrant.
Right upper quadrant
Name the four solid organs
liver, spleen, kidneys, and pancreas
This organ stores bile.
gallbladder
Name the female reproductive organs that lie within the abdomen.
uterus, ovaries, Fallopian tubes
The spleen is in this quadrant.
Left upper quadrant
Name the 6 organs enclosed in the peritoneum.
liver, stomach, spleen, appendix, small and large intestines.
This organ helps regulate carbohydrates in the blood.
liver
Divide the board into four quadrants. List all the organs in each quadrant.
RUQ - liver, gallbladder, pancreas, large and small intestines, kidney
RLQ - appendix, large and small intestines
LUQ - stomach, spleen, large and small intestines, kidney
LLQ - large and small intestines