The appendix is situated in the ____________?

Correct answer: C. Right lower Quadrant

  • A. Left Lower Quadrant
  • B. Right Upper Quadrant
  • C. Right lower Quadrant
  • D. Left Upper Quadrant

Explanation

The appendix is a narrow, finger-like projection from the caecum, which lies in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. Students may choose the left lower quadrant by confusing the appendix with the descending or sigmoid colon. Therefore, option c matches its normal anatomical location.

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