General
rlq
What does rlq mean?
One of the four abdominal regions; RLQ pain classically raises concern for appendicitis.
"Tender in the RLQ with rebound."
Origin
Initialism of 'right lower quadrant.'
Frequently asked questions
What does RLQ mean?
RLQ stands for right lower quadrant, one of the four regions the abdomen is divided into for examination.
Why is RLQ pain significant?
RLQ pain classically raises concern for appendicitis, since the appendix usually sits in that region.
What are the other abdominal quadrants?
Along with RLQ there are the right upper, left upper, and left lower quadrants.
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