Body Cavities Flashcards
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Mediastinum
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- Between the lungs
- From neck to diaphragm
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Thoracic Cavity
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- Above Diaphragm
- Chest Cavity
- Contains pleural and pericardial cavities and mediastinum
3
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Abdominopelvic Regions and Quadrants is used to
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Describe locations of organs or sources of pain
4
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Cranial Cavity
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- Holds the brain
- Formed by skull
5
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Vertebral or spinal Cavity
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- Contains the spinal cord
- Formed by vertebral column
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Pleural Cavity
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- Surrounds lungs
- Serous Membrane is the pleura
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Pericardial Cavity
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- Surrounds the heart
- Serous Membrane is the pericardium
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Abdominopelvic Cavity
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-Subdivided into abdominal and pelvic cavities
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Abdominal Cavity
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Contains stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, small and some large intestines.
-Serous membrane is the peritoneum
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Pelvic Cavity
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-Contains urinary bladder, portions of large intestines, and internal reproductive organs
