Typically, you would use indirect percussion on the abdominal examination ... Begin by gently percussing all 4 quadrants, starting at the right upper quadrant and moving counterclockwise.

Your stomach is divided into four sections called quadrants. For instance, stomach ulcers can cause pain in the upper left quadrant of your abdomen. Gallstones can cause right upper quadrant pain ...

The abdomen has four quadrants – upper right, lower right, upper left, and the lower left. In addition to these, there are three areas in the middle abdomen, namely, the epigastric, umbilical ...

Auscultate the abdomen (as described above). Gently percuss all 4 quadrants (as described ... Gently palpate each quadrant, being guided by your previous percussion for peritoneal irritation.