Ch. 1 Quiz 9/11 Flashcards
Head, neck and trunk
Axial portion
Upper and lower limbs
Appendicular portion
Axial portion which houses the brain
Cranial cavity
Axial portion which contains the spinal cord and is surrounded by the backbone (vertebrae)
Vertebral canal
Broad, thin muscle that separates the thoracic from the abdominopelvic cavities
Diaphragm
Region between the lungs that contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, and thymus
Mediastinum
Axial portion which contains the lungs, heart, esophagus, trachea, and thymus
Thoracic cavity
Organs within the axial portion
Viscera
Axial portion which contains the upper abdominal and lower pelvic portion
Abdominopelvic cavity
Portion of the abdominopelvic cavity that contains the stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys and the small and large intestines
Abdominal cavity
Portion of the abdominopelvic cavity that contains end of the large intestine, urinary bladder, and the internal reproductive organs
Pelvic cavity
Cavity that contains the teeth and the tongue
Oral cavity
The cavity connecting with several air-filled sinuses
Nasal cavity
The cavity containing the eyes and associated skeletal muscles and nerves
Orbital cavities
Cavity containing the middle ear bones
Middle ear cavities
Membrane that lines the walls of the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities and covers the organs within
Serous membranes
Layer covering the wall of the cavity
Parietal layer
Layer covering the organs
Visceral layer
Membranes covering the lungs
Pleura membranes
Membranes covering the heart
Pericardial membranes
Membranes covering the abdominopelvic cavity
Peritoneal membranes
Major organs in the integumentary system
Skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands
Major organs in the skeletal system
Bones, ligaments, and cartilages
Major organs in the muscular system
Muscles
Major organs in the nervous system
Brain, spinal cord, nerves and sense organs
Major organs in the cardiovascular system
Heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins
Major organs in the endocrine system
Glands that secrete hormones including the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pineal, and adrenal glands and the pancreas, ovaries, testes, and thymus
Major organs in the lymphatic system
Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, and spleen
Major organs in the digestive system
Mouth, tongue, teeth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small and large intestines
Major organs in the respiratory system
Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
Major organs in the urinary system
Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra
Major organs in the reproductive system
Male: scrotum, testes, prostate gland, urethra, penis, etc.
Female: ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, clitoris and vulva
Functions of the integumentary system
Protection
Temperature regulation
Sensory reception
Produce vitamin D
Functions of the skeletal system
Framework Protection Attachment sites Storage of inorganic salts Produce blood cells Support Movement
Functions of the muscular system
Movement
Main source of body heat
Posture
Functions of the nervous system
Detect changes
Receive and interpret sensory information
Stimulate muscles and glands
Functions of the endocrine system
Control metabolic activities and hormones
Functions of the cardiovascular system
Transportation of gases, nutrients, blood cells and wastes
Functions of the lymphatic system
Transportation of fluids
Lymphocyte production
Body defense
Functions of the digestive system
Receives food
Breaks down food
Excretes waste
Functions of the respiratory system
Exchange of gases
Functions of the urinary system
Removes blood wastes
Regulates electrolytes and water balance
Blood pressure
Functions of the reproductive system
Produce and transport sex cells
Females provide fetal development and childbirth
