Ch. 1 Intro To Human Anatomy & Physiology (Cont'd) Flashcards
Dorsal Cavity
(Back) at the back
Axial Portion
Head,Neck,& Trunk (Torso)
Cranial Cavity
Holds the brain
Vertebral Cavity
Holds the spinal cord
Ventral Cavity
(Front)
Thoracic Cavity
Chest; holds lungs
Diaphragm
Controls breathing & divided thoracic from abdominal pelvic
Mediastinum
Space in the thoracic cavity that holds the heart
Abdominal Cavity
Digestive Organs
Pelvic Cavity
Bladder organs & other things
Appendicular Portion
Arms & legs
Pleural Membranes
Lying the thoracic & the lungs
Pleural cavity
Potential space b/w plié urial membrane
Pericardial Membranes
Around the heart; lying the mediastinum & the heart
Pericardial Cavity
Potential space b/w pericardial membranes
Peritoneal Membranes
Lying the abdominal pelvic cavity & organs
Peritoneal Cavity
Potential space b/w peritoneal membranes
Superior
Above a body part
Inferior
Below a body part
Anterior
(Ventral) Front
Posterior
(Dorsal) Back
Medial
Closer to the mid line
Lateral
Further from the mid-line
Proximal
Closer to the point of attachment
Distal
Further from the point of attachment
Superficial
Close to the surface
Deep
More internal
Visceral
Organ
Parietal
Cavity
Anatomical position
Standing Palms Facing Foward