Body Quadrants

Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)

Contains parts of the liver, gallbladder, and right kidney.

Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)

Contains the stomach, spleen, and pancreas.

Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)

Contains the appendix, cecum, and parts of the right reproductive organs.

Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)

Contains parts of the left reproductive organs and the left ureter.

Liver

Primarily located in the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ).

Appendix

NOT primarily located in the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ).

Inflamed Appendix Pain

Most likely felt in the Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ).

Left Kidney

Located in the Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ).

Large and Small Intestines

Majority located in the Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ).

Gallbladder Attack Pain

Likely felt in the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ).

Spleen Pain

Likely affects the Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ).