Table 3-3: Four Quadrants of the Abdomen

left upper quadrant (LUQ)

left lobe of liver, spleen, stomach, portions of the pancreas, small intestine and colon

right upper quadrant (RUQ)

right lobe of liver, gallbladder, portions of the pancreas, small intestines, and colon

right lower quadrant (RLQ)

contains portions of small intestines and colon, right ovary and fallopian tube, appendix, and right ureter

left lower quadrant (LLQ)

contains portions of small intestines and colon, left ovary and fallopian tube, and left ureter