Right lower quadrant

What does "Right lower quadrant" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Right lower quadrant" is a term used in medicine to describe a specific area of the body. If you imagine a line drawn vertically down the middle of the body and another line drawn horizontally across the belly button, the right lower quadrant is the area on the lower right side. This area contains certain parts of the body, including part of the intestines and the appendix. Doctors often use this term when discussing pain or other symptoms that are located in this specific area.

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