Human Abdominal Regions and Organs

A set of flashcards covering key anatomical terms and regions related to the human abdominal organs.

Liver

A major organ involved in detoxification, metabolism, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Stomach

A muscular organ that mixes food with digestive juices and begins the process of digestion.

Gallbladder

A small pouch that stores bile produced by the liver, aiding in fat digestion.

Duodenum

The first part of the small intestine where the majority of chemical digestion occurs.

Right Kidney

An organ that filters blood and produces urine; located in the right upper quadrant.

Pancreas

An organ that produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin.

Transverse Colon

A section of the large intestine that crosses the abdominal cavity.

Right Adrenal Gland

A gland located on top of the right kidney that produces hormones like adrenaline.

Right Upper Quadrant

One of the four divisions of the abdomen, containing organs like the liver and gallbladder.

Small Intestine

The section of the digestive system where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.

Transumbilical Plane

A horizontal plane that runs through the umbilicus, dividing the body into upper and lower parts.

Large Intestine

The final part of the gastrointestinal tract responsible for water absorption and formation of feces.

Cecum

The first part of the large intestine, connecting to the appendix.

Appendix

A small, tube-like structure attached to the cecum; its function is not clearly defined.

Right Ureter

The duct that carries urine from the right kidney to the bladder.

Right Reproductive Organs

Includes the ovary, fallopian tube, and spermatic cord on the right side.

Right Lower Quadrant

One of the four abdominal quadrants, containing organs such as the appendix and right ovary.

Left Adrenal Gland

A gland located on top of the left kidney, producing hormones like cortisol.

Left Kidney

An organ that filters blood and produces urine, located in the left upper quadrant.

Spleen

An organ involved in filtering blood and supporting the immune system.

Left Upper Quadrant

One of the four divisions of the abdomen, housing organs like the stomach and spleen.

Left Ureter

The duct that carries urine from the left kidney to the bladder.

Left Reproductive Organs

Includes the fallopian tube, ovary, and spermatic cord on the left side.

Sigmoid Colon

The S-shaped last part of the large intestine leading to the rectum.

Left Lower Quadrant

An abdominal region that includes parts of the intestines and the left ovary.

Midclavicular Plane

A vertical plane that runs through the midpoint of the clavicle.

Right Hypochondriac Region

The upper right abdominal region, containing the liver and gallbladder.

Left Hypochondriac Region

The upper left abdominal region containing the stomach and spleen.

Epigastric Region

The upper central region of the abdomen, situated above the stomach.

Subcostal Plane

A horizontal plane that runs below the ribs.

Right Lumbar Region

The right lateral region of the abdomen, home to the right kidney and ascending colon.

Umbilical Region

The central region of the abdomen, surrounding the navel.

Left Lumbar Region

The left lateral region of the abdomen, containing the left kidney and descending colon.

Hypogastric Region

The lower central region of the abdomen, below the umbilical region.

Right Iliac Region

The lower right region of the abdomen, containing parts of the cecum and appendix.

Left Iliac Region

The lower left region of the abdomen, including parts of the sigmoid colon.

Intertubercular Plane

A horizontal plane that passes through the tubercles of the iliac bones.