Which Region is Included Within the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)

Question

Which region is included within the right upper quadrant (RUQ)?
A) Umbilical
B) Hypogastric
C) Right iliac
D) Right hypochondriac

Accepted Answer

The right upper quadrant (RUQ) includes the liver, gallbladder, right kidney, and parts of the small and large intestine. The right hypochondriac region is the area of the abdomen that is located in the upper right quadrant, just below the ribcage.