Abdomen 4 quadrants of the abdomen Upper Left: spleen, Upper - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Abdomen

4 quadrants of the abdomen • Upper Left: spleen, • Upper Right: gall stomach, pancreas, bladder, liver, kidney kidney • Lower Right: • Lower Left: appendix, intestine, intestine, reproductive organs reproductive organs

4 quadrants of the abdomen:

Injuries to the abdomen: • Ruptured spleen (Kehr’s sign) • Pancreas injury • Kidney injury • Hernias (the intestine bulges through a weakness in the abdominal wall) • Liver contusions • Bladder injuries • Side Stitch: pain in the upper abdominal region due to lack of oxygen, eating just before exercising, muscle spasms, and/or improper breathing