complete solutions 2024/2025
name the 9 regions of the abdomen
right hypochondriac
epigastric
left hypochondriac
right lumbar/flank
umbilical
left lumbar/flank
right iliac fossa
hypogastric/suprapubic
left iliac fossa
name the 4 quadrants of the abdomen
right upper, left upper, right lower, left lower
, organs which reside within peritoneum and are suspended by mesentery
define retroperitoneal organs
organs which have peritoneum on the anterior border only, are not suspended by
mesentery and lie between the parietal peritoneum and posterior abdominal wall
what does SAD PUCKER stand for
S = suprarenal glands
A = aorta/IVC
D = duodenum (2,3,4th parts)
P = pancreas
U = ureters
C = colon (asc/desc)
K = kidneys
E = esophagus
R = rectum
RETROPERITONEAL ORGANS
what does SALTD SPRSS stand for
S = stomach
A = appendix
L = liver
T = transverse colon
D = duodenum (1st)
S = small intestine (jejunum/ileum)
P = pancreas tail
R = rectum (upper 1/3rd)
S = sigmoid colon
S = spleen
INTRAPERITONEAL ORGANS
how much peritoneal fluid is contained within the cavity
50-100mls
describe how male and female peritoneal cavities differ
female peritoneal cavity has 2 openings
The ovaries open up into the peritoneal cavity where the mature egg is released
and travels through the cavity into the fallopian tubes (out of the cavity)
The male peritoneal cavity is closed
Name the 3 parts to the peritoneum