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9 Abdominal Quadrants. Why is it important to know the four abdominal quadrants and nine abdominal regions. The abdomen is anatomically divided by two horizontal lines and two vertical lines. Most of the liver is in right upper quadrant but a small part is in left upper quadrant. The upper horizontal line also called transpyloric line is midway between xiphisternum and umbilicus.
Four techniques are used to assess the abdomen. The upper horizontal line also called transpyloric line is midway between xiphisternum and umbilicus. The abdomen is anatomically divided by two horizontal lines and two vertical lines. The abdomen is anatomically divided by two horizontal lines and two vertical lines. The two horizontal lines are. The two horizontal lines are.
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Human anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body. Four techniques are used to assess the abdomen. Remember the prefix epi means over or upon and the word gastro means stomach or belly. Epigastrium adrenal glands spleen pancreas duodenum liver stomach. The two horizontal lines are. Healthcare professionals especially nurses conduct a complete physical assessment.