Question

match the body regions in column a with the locations in column b. place the letter of your choice in the space provided. column a: a. inguinal b. lumbar c. mammary d. occipital e. palmar f. pectoral g. pedal h. pelvic i. perineal j. plantar k. popliteal l. sternal column b: 1. pelvis 2. breasts 3. between anus and reproductive organs 4. sole 5. middle of thorax 6. chest 7. back of knee 8. foot 9. lower posterior region of head 10. abdominal wall near thigh (groin) 11. lower back 12. palm part f critical thinking application state the quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity where the pain or sound would be located for each of the six common conditions listed. in some cases, there may be more than one correct answer, and pain is sometimes referred to another region. this phenomenon, called referred pain, occurs when pain is interpreted as originating from some area other than the parts being stimulated. 1. stomach ulcer 2. appendicitis 3. bowel sounds 4. gallbladder attack 5. kidney stone in left ureter 6. ruptured spleen

Explanation:

1. Stomach ulcer pain is typically in the left - upper quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity.
2. Appendicitis pain often starts around the umbilicus and then localizes to the right - lower quadrant.
3. Bowel sounds can be heard throughout the abdomen, but more prominently in the four quadrants depending on the state of digestion.
4. Gallbladder attack pain is usually in the right - upper quadrant.
5. Kidney stone in left ureter can cause pain in the left - lower quadrant and may radiate.
6. Ruptured spleen pain is in the left - upper quadrant.

Answer:

1. Left - upper quadrant
2. Right - lower quadrant
3. Throughout abdomen (prominent in four quadrants)
4. Right - upper quadrant
5. Left - lower quadrant
6. Left - upper quadrant