Body Cavities Flashcards
what are the three areas of body cavities
thoracic
abdominal
pelvic
what are the boundaries of the thoracic cavity
cranial: thoracic inlet
dorsal: spine/muscles
ventral: sternum
caudal: diaphragm
lateral: ribs
what separates the thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity
diaphragm
what does the thoracic cavity contain
heart
lungs
trachea
ribs
intercostal muscles
what is the membrane that lines the thoracic cavity
pleura
what does the abdominal cavity contain
digestive system
kidney
reproductive system
stomach
spleen
urogenital
bladder if full
what are the boundaries of the abdominal cavity
cranial: diaphragm,
dorsal: spine/muscles
ventral/lateral: abdominal muscles
caudal: pelvic inlet
what is the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity
peritoneum
what does the pelvic cavity contain
urinary bladder
prostate
reproductive organs
rectum
anal sacs
descending colon
what are the boundaries for the pelvic cavity
cranial: pelvic inlet
caudal: opening of caudal pelvic
dorsal: sacrum/spine
ventral: pelvis
what cavity do exotics have
coelomic cavity
does the coelomic cavity have a diaphragm
no
how many cavities do birds/reptiles have
1
what are the 3 injection sites
subcutaneous - under the skin
intramuscular - into the muscle
intravenous - into the vein
where are the best places to inject a subcutaneous injection?
dogs, cats and horses - neck
