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Portions of the large intestine are found in all four quadrants of the abdomen. Because of its path of travel, each quadrant has a piece.

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The appendix is located in which of the abdominopelvic quadrants?

the lower quadrant !More specifically, the RIGHT lower quadrant. If using the "Nine Abdominal Regions" reference zones, the appendix sits in the Right Iliac or Inguinal Region.Right lower quadrant.


Where is the bacteria in digestion found?

Bacteria are found in the large intestine (strictly speaking, bacteria are found everywhere, but there are a particularly large number of them in the large intestine).


What cavity is the cecum located in?

Far down to the anus. Right next to it on the large intestine.


Where is the ileum located on the anatomical body?

The ileum is located in the abdomen. It is the final part od the small intestine and is interwtined with the resof it. This is the section that joints to the cecum of the large intestine. The Ileum is not to be confused with the Illium which forms the large winglike part of the pelvis.


What organs are in the 4 quadrants in the abdomen?

There are four quadrants in the abdomen (quad meaning four) they are:* Right upper quadrant * Left upper quadrant * Right lower quadrant * Left lower quadrant The areas of the abdomen can also be described in more detail by dividing it into nine regions:* The umbilical region this is the middle region which surrounds the umbilicus. The umbilical region contains the transverse colon of the large intestine * The epigastric region this is the region just above (superior to) the umbilical region and contains the stomach * The hypogastric (or pubic) region is just under (inferior to) the umbilical region and contains the urinary bladder and the appendix * The right iliac (or inguinal) region is located to the right of the hypogastric region and contains the caecum. * The left iliac (inguinal) region is located to the left of the hypogastric region and contains the initial part of the sigmoid colon * The right lumbar region is to the right of the umbilical region (and above the right iliac region) and contains the ascending colon of the large intestine * The left lumbar region is to the left of the umbilical region (and above the left iliac region) and contains the descending colon of the large intestine * The right hypochondriac region is to the right of the epigastric region (and above the right lumbar region) and contains the liver and the gallbladder * The left hypochondriac region is to the left of the epigastric region (and above the left lumbar region) and contains part of the stomach and part of the descending colon.

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What quadrant does the small intestine and large intestine meet in?

The small intestine and large intestine meet via the ileocaecal valve in the right lower quadrant , ie the right ileac fossa.


The appendix is located in which of the abdominopelvic quadrants?

the lower quadrant !More specifically, the RIGHT lower quadrant. If using the "Nine Abdominal Regions" reference zones, the appendix sits in the Right Iliac or Inguinal Region.Right lower quadrant.


What quadrant is the cecum located in?

The cecum is located in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. It is the beginning of the large intestine and connects to the ileum of the small intestine. The cecum is situated near the appendix, which is attached to it.


What organs are in the rlq?

The Right Lower Quadrant contains the organs of the large intestine and small intestine. It also has the cecum and appendix.


Organs of the lower left quadrant?

Stomach, Small intestine, and colon


What worm is found in your large intestine?

The worm in the large intestine is a tape worm


Where is the bacteria in digestion found?

Bacteria are found in the large intestine (strictly speaking, bacteria are found everywhere, but there are a particularly large number of them in the large intestine).


What organs are in the right upper quadrant?

Liver & GallbladderI wanted to add- portion of the stomach - portion of the large intestine - portion of the small intestineIn addition:- right kidney, colon, pancreas, and large intestine.RUQ includes: -live-gallbladder-duodenum-head of pancreas-portions of stomachthe liverLiver


What abdominal region contains the large intestine?

The large intestine is found in all four quadrants of the abdomen.


Is appendix a part of small intestine?

No, the appendix can be found off the large intestine.


What types of organisms are found in the large intestine?

Bacteria


What cavity is the cecum located in?

Far down to the anus. Right next to it on the large intestine.