Questions: Which structure is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen?
a. SigmoidColon
b. Duodenum
c. Gallbladder
d. Liver
Transcript text: Which structure is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen?
a. SigmoidColon
b. Duodenum
c. Gallbladder
d. Liver
Solution
The answer is the first one (a): Sigmoid Colon.
Explanation for each option:
a. Sigmoid Colon: Correct. The sigmoid colon is located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. It is part of the large intestine and connects the descending colon to the rectum.
b. Duodenum: Incorrect. The duodenum is located in the upper part of the abdomen, primarily in the right upper quadrant.
c. Gallbladder: Incorrect. The gallbladder is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, beneath the liver.
d. Liver: Incorrect. The liver is primarily located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
Summary: The structure located in the left lower quadrant of the abdomen is the sigmoid colon.