RAD 101 Unit 3 Abdomen Anatomy

AP Abdomen (KUB) demonstrates

-borders of psoas major muscles

-diaphragm

-symph

KUB Anatomy to be visualized on a radiograph

1. Diaphragm

2. Psoas muscles

3. Symph

Digestive Tract

oral cavity,

pharynx,

esophagus,

stomach,

small intestine,

large intestine

Digestive Tract Accessory Organs

-Liver

-Gallbladder

-Pancreas

-Spleen

Stomach

large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food

small intestine

Duodenum (shortest and widest)

Jejunum (2/5 of small intestine)

Ileum (3/5 of small intestine)

Large Intestine

Anus

Appendix (vermiform)

Ascending colon

Cecum

Descending colon

Ileocecal valve

Left colic (splenic) flexure

Rectum

Right colic (hepatic) flexure

Sigmoid colon

Transverse colon

Urinary system

kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

Four abdominal quadrants

Right upper quadrant (RUQ)

Left upper quadrant (LUQ)

Right lower quadrant (RLQ)

Left lower quadrant (LLQ)

Nine Abdominal Regions

1. Right hypochondriac

2. Epigastric

3. Left hypochondriac

4. Right lateral (lumbar)

5. Umbilical

6. Left lateral (lumbar)

7. Right inguinal (iliac)

8. Pubic (hypogastric)

9. Left inguinal (iliac)

Bony landmark palpation, upper/mid abdomen: Xiphoid process (T9-T10)

Superior margin of the abdomen

Bony landmark palpation, upper/mid abdomen: Inferior costal margin (L2-L3)

For use when locating stomach and gallbladder

Bony landmark palpation, upper/mid abdomen: Iliac crest (L4-L5)

At approximate level of the umbilicus (belly button). Mid abdomen

Bony Landmark palpation lower abdomen/pelvis: ASIS

Bony Landmark palpation lower abdomen/pelvis: Greater trochanter

Can be difficult to palpate. A level of upper border of symph

Bony Landmark palpation lower abdomen/pelvis: Symphysis pubis

Inferior margin of abdomen

Bony Landmark palpation lower abdomen/pelvis: Ischial tuberosity

Lower margin of abdomen when patient is prone. Slightly distal to symph