9 Abdominal Regions, Cavities (Unit 1)

Right Hypochondriac

gallbladder, liver, right kidney, small intestine (GLKS)

Epigastric

Spleen, pancreas, liver, adrenal gland, duodenum, stomach (SPLADS)

Left Hypochondriac

Pancreas, colon, kidney, spleen (PCKS)

Right Lumbar

Right Colon, liver, gallbladder

(CLG)

Umbilical

Jejunum, umbilical chord, duodenum, ileum(JUDI)

Left Lumbar

Left Kidney, Descending Colon

(KD)

Right Iliac

Cecum, appendix (CA)

Hypogastric

Female reproductives, sigmoid colon, bladder (BSR)

Left Iliac

Sigmoid colon, descending colon

Dorsal Cavity

(divided into...)

Protects organs and tissues on backside of body

Divided into Cranial (protects brain) & Spinal (protects spinal cord)

Ventral Cavity

Protects organs and tissues on frontside of body

Divided into Thoracic, Abdominal, and Pelvic Cavity (TAP)

Thoracic Cavity

Contains heart, lungs, esophagus, and chest blood vessels. (LECH- like a leech for blood)

Seperated from abdominal cavity by diaphragm

Abdominal Cavity

Contains stomach, liver, spleen, pancreas, and parts of the large intestine. (PLLSS)

Pelvic Cavity

Contains urinary bladder, urethra, part of the large intestine, and reproductive organs.