which the following structures is located in the LUQ:
- 1. stomach
- 2. spleen
- 3. cecum
- a. one only
- a. 1 and 2 only
- b. 1 and 3 only
- c. 1,2 and 3
The answer is a. 1 and 2 only.
The LUQ (left upper quadrant) is a region of the abdomen that is located in the upper left portion of the body. The following structures are located in the LUQ:
- Stomach:
The stomach is a J-shaped organ that is located in the upper left portion of the abdomen. It is responsible for storing and digesting food.
- Spleen:
The spleen is an organ that is located in the upper left portion of the abdomen. It is responsible for filtering blood and fighting infection.
The following structures are not located in the LUQ:
- Cecum:
The cecum is a pouch that is located in the lower right portion of the abdomen. It is the first part of the large intestine.
So the correct answer is a. 1 and 2 only.
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