Anatomy Layering/Sectional Anatomy

Question 1

2 main body cavities

Answer 1

Ventral (anterior)
Dorsal (posterior)

Question 2

Ventral cavity includes..

Answer 2

Thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity

Question 3

Dorsal cavity includes

Answer 3

Cranial and spinal cavity

Question 4

Diaphragm ventral separates into..

Answer 4

Thoracic and Peritoneal

Question 5

2 classifications of peritoneum

Answer 5

Parietal (outer layer)
Visceral (covers organs)

Question 6

Intraperitoneal organs..

Answer 6

GLOSSI
G- Gallbladder
L- Liver
O- Ovaries
S- Stomach
S- Spleen
I- intestines (majority)

Question 7

Intraperitoneal organs are connected to cavity wall by..

Answer 7

The Mesentery

Question 8

“Apron like” structure that is the double layer of the peritoneum

Answer 8

Omentum

Question 9

Retroperitoneal organs..

Answer 9

“SAD PUCKER”

S- Subarenal (adrenals)
A- Aorta/IVC
D- Duodenum

P- Pancreas
U- Uterers
C- Colon
K- Kidneys
E- Esophagus
R- Rectum

Question 10

Retroperitoneal organs not truly behind the peritoneum..

Answer 10

Urinary Bladder (Superior surface)
Uterus (Anterior, Posterior, Superior)
Prostate (Inferior)

Question 11

Greater sac is..

Answer 11

Diaphragm to pelvic, width of abdomen

Question 12

Lesser sac (omental bursa) is..

Answer 12

Posterior to stomach

Question 13

Sacs can create potential _____ accumulation

Answer 13

Fluid aka ascites

Question 14

Potential space of fluid build up between right lobe liver and right kidney..

Answer 14

Morrison’s Pouch

Question 15

Diaphragmatic Crus

Answer 15

Muscular structure
Midline posterior to the IVC
Anterior to aorta

Question 16

Right crus can be mistaken for ..

Answer 16

RRA

Question 17

Pelvic Cavity Organs

Answer 17

Reproductive organs
Urinary bladder
Urethra
Rectum
Cecum
Appendix

Question 18

Vertical Orientation Vessels

Answer 18

Aorta
SMA
IVC
CCA
Internal jugular vein

Question 19

Vertical Oblique Orientation
(Organs and vessels)

Answer 19

Kidneys
CBD
Common hepatic duct
Portal vein
Superior mesenteric vein
Inferior mesenteric vein
Common iliac arteries
Psoas major muscle

Question 20

Horizontal Orientation

Answer 20

Renal arteries
Renal Veins
Splenic Vein
Thyroid isthmus

Question 21

Horizontal Oblique Orientation

Answer 21

Pancreas
Liver

Question 22

Variable Orientation

Answer 22

Gallbladder
Ovaries