cavity and systems Flashcards
cranial cavity
brain
vertebral cavity
spinal chord
thoracic cavity
heart & lungs / diaphragm = boundary
abdominal cavity
liver, stomach, spleen, small intestine, kidneys, most of large intestine
pelvic cavity
lower part of large intestine, bladder, and reproductive organs
body cavities why
protection of organs, act like cushion (of air or fluid) and allow them to change shape without disrupting other organs
visceral
outer lining of organ
parietal
lines the cavity
pleural cavity
pocket around lungs created by visceral and parietal pleura
pericardial cavity
pocket around heart created by visceral and parietal pericardium
11 systems
endocrine, nervous, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, urinary, circulatory, digestive, reproductive, respiratory, lymphatic
nervous
includes: brain, spinal chord
controls : coordination
endocrine
includes: pituitary and thyroid glands
controls: coordination
respiratory
functions to exchange gases
reproductive
includes: ovaries in females, testes in males
digestive
includes: esophagus, stomach
breaks down: food
to be: absorbed
into: blood
circulatory
includes: heart, blood
functions in: transport
urinary
includes: bladder, kidneys
filters: wastes from blood
muscular
functions in: movement, posture
skeletal
includes: bones, ligaments
functions in: support, movement
integumentary
includes: skin, sweat glands
functions to: regulate temp, protect tissues
lymphatic
includes: lymph nodes, spleen
functions in: removal of waste, transport
