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Anatomy and Physiology I > 1.2 Language of Anatomy, Anatomical Position, and Body Cavities Part 3 > Flashcards

1.2 Language of Anatomy, Anatomical Position, and Body Cavities Part 3 Flashcards

1
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What are the main purposes of the body cavities?

A

provides protection for the organs housed within them

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2
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What is the dorsal cavity?

A

cranial and spinal cavities that protect the nervous system organs

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3
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What is the cranial cavity?

A

skull; houses the brain

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4
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What is the spinal cavity?

A

vertebral column; protects the spinal cord

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5
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Is the dorsal cavity continuous?

A

yes

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6
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What is the ventral body cavity?

A

houses the visceral organs; contains the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity

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7
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Which body cavity is more anterior and larger?

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ventral body cavity

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What is the thoracic cavity?

A

found within the chest
protected by ribs and muscles

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9
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What is the thoracic cavity divided into?

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pleural cavities
pericardial cavities

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10
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What do the pleural cavities contain?

A

lungs

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What does the pericardial cavity contains?

A

heart
esophagus
trachea

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12
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Where is the pericardial cavity located?

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mediastinum

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13
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What divides the thoracic cavity and the abdominopelvic cavity?

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diahragm

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14
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What are the two parts of the abdominopelvic cavity?

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superior = abdominal cavity
inferior = pelvic cavity

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15
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What does the abdominal cavity contains?

A

stomach
intestines
spleen
liver

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16
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What does the pelvic cavity contains?

A

bladder
reproductive organs
rectum

17
Q

Which body cavity is more vulnerable to injury and why?

A

abdominal; no bone just muscles for protection

18
Q

What is the serosa?

A

serous membrane that covers the walls of the ventral body cavity as well as the outer surface of organs

19
Q

What lubricates the serosa?

A

serous fluid that is secreted from the membrane itself

20
Q

What is the purpose of the serous fluid?

A

reduce friction between organs

Anatomy and Physiology I (89 decks)

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