Body Cavities and Planes Flashcards
What are the two main purposes of body cavities?
To protect organs
Allow organs to change and expand
The dorsal cavity consist of what two cavities?
Cranial
Spinal
The cranial cavity is formed by the ______ to protect the ______.
skull; brain
The spinal cavity is formed by the _______ to protect the _______ _____.
vertebrae; spinal cord
The ________ is a 3 layer membrane that lines the cranial and spinal cavity to protect them.
meninges
The ventral cavity consists of what 3 cavities?
Thoracic
Abdominal
Pelvic
The thoracic cavity consists of the L&R _______ cavities and the __________ cavity. These are separated by the ________
Pleural; pericardial; mediastinum
The thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity are separated by the ________.
Diaphragm
The abdominal cavity is made up of organs such as the ________, _______, _______, and small/large intestines.
Stomach
Liver
Spleen
The abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity are enclosed by the __________, the serous membrane.
peritoneum
The pelvic cavity houses the ______ and infernal __________ organs.
bladder; reproductive organs
Anatomical position is the standing position with palms _____ and arms at the ______.
up; sides
When referring to left and right, it is of the _______ not the _________.
Patient; observer
When looking at something from an anterior point of view, you would be looking at the ______ of the body.
front
When looking at the body from a posterior point of view, you would be looking at the ______ of the body.
posterior