American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Practice Exam

What is NOT typically found in the abdominal cavity?

1. Kidneys

2. Urinary bladder

3. Stomach

4. Intestines

The correct answer is: Urinary bladder

The urinary bladder is not typically found within the abdominal cavity. It is located in the pelvic cavity, which is situated below the abdominal cavity. While the abdominal cavity houses several vital organs, such as the stomach and intestines, the urinary bladder plays a different role in the body's anatomy. It stores urine produced by the kidneys, which are found in the retroperitoneal space, located outside the abdominal cavity but still within the abdominal wall. In contrast, the stomach and intestines, as part of the digestive system, are crucial components of the abdominal cavity, highlighting the distinction of the urinary bladder's location and function.