The Abbreviation LUQ Stands For

question 31

Multiple Choice

The abbreviation LUQ stands for:

• A)left upper quadrant.
• B)last upper quadrant.
• C)lateral upper quadrant.
• D)left under quadrant.

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Definitions:

Lumbar Plexus

A network of nerve fibers in the lumbar region of the body, responsible for motor and sensory functions of the lower limbs.

Meninges

The three protective membranes (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that cover the brain and spinal cord.

CNS

Central Nervous System, comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling body functions.

PNS

Peripheral Nervous System, the part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord that connects the CNS to organs, limbs, and skin.