Identify anatomic structures that are found in the right lower quadrant. (Select all that apply.)
a. Sigmoid colon
b. Portion of the ascending colon
c. Portion of the descending colon
d. Distended bladder
e. Enlarged uterus
B, D, E
The right lower quadrant includes the lower pole of the right kidney, cecum and appendix, portion of the ascending colon, bladder (if distended), ovary and salpinx, uterus (if enlarged), right spermatic cord, and right ureter. The sigmoid colon and portion of the descending colon are found in the left lower quadrant.
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