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• Quadrant
  == Quadrant (medicine) == '''Quadrant''' (pronounced: /ˈkwɒdrənt/) is a term used in medicine to describe a se
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• Obturator sign
  ...tient experiences pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen when the right hip is flexed and internally rotated. This maneuver causes irritation of th ...muscle. If the patient experiences pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, the obturator sign is considered positive.
  2 KB (264 words) - 03:54, 9 February 2024
• Belly
  ...chest) and [[pelvis]]. The term "belly" is often used colloquially, while "abdomen" is more formal and is used in anatomical and medical contexts. ...UQ), left upper quadrant (LUQ), right lower quadrant (RLQ), and left lower quadrant (LLQ). These quadrants are used to localize pain, masses, and other abnorma
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• Dunphy's sign
  * [[McBurney's point]]: The point in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen that is one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to ...quadrant of a person's abdomen increases the pain felt in the right lower quadrant.
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• Boas' point
  ...refers to a specific area of tenderness in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, indicative of [[cholecystitis]] or inflammation of the gallbladder. ...the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, specifically at the level of the right iliac crest. This tenderness is elicited upon palpation and is considered a
  2 KB (212 words) - 05:48, 8 February 2024
• Markle's sign
  ...ositive when a patient experiences pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen after being asked to stand on their toes and then drop down onto their heel * [[McBurney's point]]: The point over the right side of the abdomen that is one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to
  2 KB (225 words) - 23:15, 8 February 2024
• Rovsing's sign
  ...left lower quadrant of the abdomen results in pain felt in the right lower quadrant. This is due to the fact that the manipulation causes the gas or fecal cont * [[McBurney's point]]: The point in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen where the pain is most severe in cases of acute appendicitis.
  2 KB (218 words) - 03:59, 9 February 2024
• Ladin's sign
  ...here is tenderness over the right side of the abdomen, specifically in the right iliac fossa. This sign is often associated with acute [[appendicitis]]. ...ver the right iliac fossa, which is the area of the abdomen just above the right hip bone. If the patient experiences pain or discomfort when pressure is ap
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• Aaron's sign
  ...referred pain or discomfort in the epigastric or precordial region of the abdomen upon continuous firm pressure over the McBurney's point. * [[McBurney's point]]: The point in the right iliac fossa that is one-third the distance from the anterior superior iliac
  1 KB (219 words) - 23:17, 3 February 2024
• Triangle
  ...ounded by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the midline of the neck, and the lower border of the mandible. ...of Calot]]: This is an anatomical space in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, where gallstones can get lodged, leading to cholecystitis.
  2 KB (246 words) - 14:29, 5 February 2024
• Ascending colon
  ...travels upwards from the lower to the upper part of the right side of the abdomen. ...abdomen, and extends upwards to the [[transverse colon]] at the hepatic or right colic flexure.
  1 KB (218 words) - 04:09, 9 February 2024
• Dance's sign
  ...ich there is an absence of bowel sounds in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen, often associated with [[Intussusception|intussusception]] in children. ...tion]]: A portion of the physical examination involving examination of the abdomen for signs of disease.
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• Ileocolic artery
  ...or mesenteric artery]]. It travels towards the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, where it divides into a superior branch and an inferior branch. The superi * [[Abdomen]]
  1 KB (162 words) - 20:38, 9 February 2024
• Borsari's sign
  ...distension]] and [[pain]] on palpation in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. It is often associated with [[appendicitis]], but can also be seen in othe * [[Abdominal distension]]: An increase in the size of the abdomen, often due to the accumulation of gas or fluid.
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• Kelly's sign
  ...iverticulitis. It involves the palpation of the lower left quadrant of the abdomen. If the patient experiences pain or tenderness in this area, it may indicat ...examination]]: A physical examination which includes the palpation of the abdomen to detect any abnormalities.
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• Traube's space
  ...dy located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. It is defined by the lower edge of the lung, the anterior border of the [[spleen]], the left costal ma [[Category:Abdomen]]
  2 KB (242 words) - 03:56, 9 February 2024
• Left gastric artery
  ...lest among the three branches of the [[Celiac Trunk]]. It runs towards the right, passing behind the [[Omental Bursa]] and in front of the [[Esophagus]]. It ...to supply oxygenated blood to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the lower part of the esophagus.
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• Cecectomy
  ...my, the [[surgeon]] makes an incision in the lower right quadrant of the [[abdomen]]. The cecum, along with any diseased tissue, is then removed. The remainin
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• Dolor
  ...s]], the patient may experience 'dolor' in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. Similarly, 'dolor' is a key symptom in conditions such as [[Arthritis]] an
  1 KB (189 words) - 04:37, 14 February 2024
• Valentino's syndrome
  ...pain]]. This pain is typically located in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. Other symptoms may include [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], and [[fever]]. ...duodenal contents into the [[peritoneal cavity]], specifically towards the right [[iliac fossa]] due to the position of the body (usually supine).
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