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Q: What is a protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall?
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What term describes the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdomal wall?

Herniation. A inguinal hernia is a protrusion of any bowel content (including omental fat) through the lower abdominal musculature.inguinal hernia


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What abdominal quadrant are bowel sounds most active and therefore easiest to auscultate?

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How would a doctor listen for bowel sounds?

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What is a subligamentous disc protrusion?

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What are symptoms for diverticulitis?

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Which abdominal region is covered by the lower ribs?

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The lower left abdominal quadrant contains?

The lower left abdominal quadrant contains liac fossa. This is divided by the doctor.


What does lower left abdominal pain and pain in one leg mean?

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What two small glands are located in the lower abdominal region of the female?

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