Organs

Question 1

Where is the esophagus located (in relation to abdominal cavity)?

Answer 1

It passes through the diaphragm at T10, is midline

Question 2

Where is the stomach located?

Answer 2

In RUQ and LUQ, Right is at L1, Left is at T10-11

Question 3

Where is the duodenum located?

Answer 3

L2

Horseshoes around pancreatic head. Is 10” long, last 9” retroperitoneal

Question 4

Where is the jejunum located?

Answer 4

LUQ, proximal 2/5 of SI

Question 5

Where is the ileum located?

Answer 5

RLQ, distal 3/5 of SI

Question 6

Where is the large intestine located?

Answer 6

L2-S3, is around the perimeter of the abdomen

Question 7

Where is the spleen located?

Answer 7

Ribs 9-11, mid-axillary line, left hypochondriac region between stomach and diaphragm

Question 8

Where is the pancreas located?

Answer 8

L1-2