Body Cavities Flashcards
1
Q
Mesothelium
A
Membrane layer that lubricates cavities.
2
Q
Parietal
A
Lining the boundaries or sides of the cavity.
3
Q
Visceral
A
Organs.
4
Q
Manubrium
A
Upper part of the sternum.
5
Q
Hypaxial muscles
A
Muscles in the thoracic cavity.
6
Q
Pleura
A
Membranes lining the thorax and lungs.
7
Q
Mediastinum
A
A double layer of parietal pleura.
8
Q
Thoracic pressure
A
Negative pressure allowing the lungs to fill.
9
Q
Intercostal muscles
A
Muscles between the ribs.
10
Q
Peritoneum
A
Continuous sheet that covers the abdominal cavity.
11
Q
Peritoneal fluid
A
Lubricates the abdominal cavity.
12
Q
Mesentery
A
Formed by the peritoneum folding.
