What organs are in the LUQ?

Question:

Quadrants of the Abdomen

The abdomen is divided into four quadrants. These quadrants are: the right upper quadrant (RUQ), left upper quadrant (LUQ), right lower quadrant (RLQ) and left lower quadrant (LLQ).

Internal Organs:

• Most of the body's internal organs are located in the abdomen although some are located in the head, neck, and thorax.
• The entire digestive system is located in the abdomen as are the organs that filter and otherwise maintain the blood like the spleen, liver, and kidneys.
• The internal organs in the abdomen require large quantities of blood which means that they're often supplied by dedicated arteries such as the renal, splenic and hepatic arteries.

Answer and Explanation: