1.2 Language of Anatomy, Anatomical Position, and Body Cavities Part 4 Flashcards
How are the serous membranes named?
for the specific cavity they line and organ they line
What is pleurisy and what is it an example of?
inflammation of the pleural; example of when serous membranes become inflamed
What are the abdominopelvic quadrants?
right upper
left upper
right lower
left lower
What are the nine planes of the abdominopelvic cavity?
umbilical
epigastric
hypogastric
right iliac
left iliac
right lumbar
left lumbar
right hypochondriac
left hypochondriac
What is the oral cavity?
contains the mouth, teeth, and tongue
What is the oral cavity continuous with?
digestive cavity and anus
Where is the nasal cavity located?
within and posterior to the nose
What is the nasal cavity apart of?
respiratory system
What are the orbital cavities?
eyes
Where are the middle ear cavities located?
in the skull medial to the eardrums
What do the middle ear cavities contain?
malleus
incus
stapes
What are synovial cavities?
joint cavities
