Atala A Flashcards
Major Body Regions
Axial Region
Appendicular region
Axial Region
Consists of the head, neck, and trunk
Trunk is further divided into the thoracic regions
Divides into 4 quadrants or 9 regions
Quadrant
Used to describe site of pain or abnormality
Region
Used when describing internal anatomy
Appendicular Region
Consists of upper and lower limbs
List the Four Body Cavities
Cranial
Vertebral
Thoracic
Abdominopelvic
Cranial Cavity
Associated with the brain and enclosed by the cranium
Continuous with the Vertebral Cavity
Lined by 3 membranes called MENINGES
Vertebral Canal
Associated with the spinal cord and is enclosed by the vertebral column or backbone
Continuous with the Cranial Cavity
Lined by 3 membranes called the MENINGES
Thoracic Cavity
Occupied by the heart and connecting major vessels, esophagus, trachea, bronchi, and thymus
Right and left sides contain lungs
Lungs lined with membranes called the PLEURA
Abdominopelvic
Inferior to the diaphragm
Consists of abdominal and pelvic Cavity
Two-layered membranes called the peritoneum
Integumentary system
Organs?
Functions?
Organs: skin, hair, nails, cutaneous gland
Functions: protection, water retention, thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, cutaneous sensation
Skeletal System
Organs?
Functions?
Organs: bones, cartilages, ligaments
Functions: support, movement, protection, blood formation, mineral storage
Lymphatic System
Organs?
Functions?
Organs: lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, thymus, spleen, tonsils
Functions: recovery of fluids, detection of pathogens, production of immune cells, defense
Muscular System
Organs?
Functions?
Organs: skeletal muscles, tendons
Functions: movement, stability, communication, control of body openings, heat production
Respiratory System
Organs?
Functions?
Organs: nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs
Functions: absorption of oxygen, discharge of CO2, speech
