Beth, age 33, is being seen in the emergency room of a local hospital. Her major complaint is a stomach ache. She tells the doctor it has gotten
progressively worse over the past 2 days. After
examining Beth and conducting several laboratory tests, the doctor tells her that he suspects appendicitis.
When he asks Beth to point to the area of pain, she points to her right lower side
You can tell Beth that her appendix is in the:
Thoracic Cavity
Cranial Cavity
Right Lower Quadrant
Right Hypochondriac Region