Cavities Flashcards
4 minor body cavities of the central cavity
Pleural, pericardial, adominopelvic, mediastinum
Two major cavities within the dorsal body cavity
Cranial and spinal
What structure separates the two major ventral body cavities
Respiratory diaphragm
What term is used to identify the two minor inferior body cavities when they are being referred to as one collective area
Adominopelvic
What organ is located in the superior most dorsal body cavity?
Brain
What structure is housed in the inferior dorsal body cavity?
Spinal cord
What is the membrane that lines the cavities
Serous membrane
Ex serous membranes
Pericardium, pleural membrane, peritoneum
What layer lies directly on the surface of the organ
Visceral
Layer that defines the actual body cavity
Parietal
Mediastinum is not considered to be a cavity because
It is not surrounded by a membrane
Integumentary system
Protects against environmental hazards. Helps regulate body temperature. Provides sensory information
Nervous system
Directs immediate responses to stimuli.
Coordinates or moderates activities of other organ systems
Skeletal system
Provides support and protection for other tissues
Endocrine system
Directs long term changes in the activities of other organ systems
