A patient complaining of pain on his left side just deep to the ribs would be referring to which abdominopelvic quadrant? right

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blondinia [14]

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A patient complaining of pain on his left side just deep to the ribs would be referring to which abdominopelvic quadrant? right

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valentina_108 [34] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-31T17:44:54+03:00

"The Left Upper Quadrant" or LUQ

The LUQ holds the organs including the spleen and stomach and are located in the right upper segment of the abdomen (Remember that you literally split you stomach into somewhat equal parts, and that its' the patient's sides when determining side).