The organs located above the right hip primarily include the liver, gallbladder, duodenum, the upper portion of the pancreas, and the hepatic flexure of the colon. These are all situated within the Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen.
Here's a breakdown:
- Liver: The liver is a large organ that occupies a significant portion of the RUQ.
- Gallbladder: The gallbladder is located beneath the liver and stores bile produced by the liver.
- Duodenum: The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine and curves around the head of the pancreas. A portion of it resides in the RUQ.
- Pancreas (Upper Portion): The pancreas is an organ located behind the stomach. The head of the pancreas is situated within the curve of the duodenum and therefore resides in the upper region of the abdomen and sometimes in the RUQ.
- Hepatic Flexure of the Colon: This is the bend in the colon located in the upper right abdomen where the ascending colon becomes the transverse colon.
It is important to note that pain experienced in the area above the right hip (specifically the RUQ) can indicate a problem with any of these organs.
