1.6 Organization of the Human Body Flashcards
axial portion
body cavity that includes the head, neck, and trunk (torso)
cranial cavity
body cavity that includes the brain
vertebral canal
body cavity that includes the spinal cord within sections of the backbone (vertebrae)
thoracic cavity
body cavity that includes skin, skeletal muscles, and various bones; the heart, lungs, mediastinum
abdominopelvic cavity
body cavity that is made up of the upper abdominal cavity and the lower pelvic cavity; extends from diaphragm to the floor of the pelvis
appendicular portion
body cavity that includes the upper and lower limbs (arms and legs)
mediastinum
the compartment creates a boundary between right and left sides; contains most of the thoracic cavity except the lungs so the heart, esophagus, trachea, and thymus
abdominal cavity
body cavity that includes the stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys, and most of the large and small intestines
pelvic cavity
body cavity that includes the terminal (end) portion of the large intestine, the urinary bladder, and internal reproductive organs; enclosed by the hip bones
smaller cavities within the head are:
- oral: teeth and tongue
- nasal: located in nose, divided into left and right by nasal septum; the sinuses connect to the nasal cavity which include the frontal and sphenoidal sinuses
- orbital: eyes and the associated skeletal muscles and nerves
- middle ear cavities: middle ear bones
a human body consists several organ systems and each system includes a set of interrelated organs that work together to provide specialized functions that contribute to…
homeostasis
body covering
integumentary system
support and movement
skeletal (support) and muscular (movement) systems
integration and coordination
nervous and endocrine systems
transport
cardiovascular and lymphatic systems
