Question

multiple choice question
the liver is located in the right ____ quadrant of the abdominal cavity, just inferior to the ____.

o upper; diaphragm
o lower; diaphragm
o upper; stomach
o lower; small intestine

Explanation:

The liver is a large organ. In the abdominal cavity, it is located in the right upper quadrant. The diaphragm is a muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. The liver is just inferior (below) to the diaphragm. The stomach is more towards the left in the upper abdomen in some cases and not the structure the liver is immediately inferior to. The small intestine is mainly in the lower abdomen. The lower quadrants are not where the liver is located as it is a large organ occupying the upper right area related to the diaphragm's position.

Answer:

upper; diaphragm