Ch1: Review Questions Flashcards
Define “Plane”
sections/areas of the body
The thoracic cavity is “ “ to abdominopelvic cavity
superior
The trachea is “ “ to the vertebral
anterior
The wrist is “ “to the hand
proximal
If an incision cuts the heart into left and right parts, it’s a “ “ plane
median sagittal
The nose is “ “ to cheekbones
medial
The thumb is “ “ to the ring finger
lateral
The vertebral cavity is “ “ to the cranial cavity
inferior
The knee is “ “ to the thigh
distal
The plane that separates the head from the neck is “ “ plane
transverse
The popliteal region is “ “ to the patellar region
posterior
Name the muscle that subdivides the ventral body cavity
diaphragm
Which body cavity provides the least protection to its internal structures?
abdominal cavity
Name one organ located in cranial cavity and vertebral cavity
brain
What is the Mediastinum?
cavity/space that holds the heart, esophagus, and trachea
What are the pleural cavities?
hold lungs
What is the difference between the parietal and visceral serous membrane
visceral - touches organ
parietal - touches the rest
Name the abdominopelvic region where each organ is listed: spleen, urinary bladder, stomach, cecum
spleen - left hypochondriac
urinary bladder - pubic (hypogastric)
stomach - umbilical region
cecum - right inguinal
Explain how serous membranes protect organs from infection?
through compartmentalizing, stops spread
What is the different between the peritoneum, pleura, and pericardium?
peritoneum - abdominal lining
pleura - lungs
pericardium - heart
Which serous membranes are found in the thoracic cavity?
Pleura and pericardium
Which serous membranes are found in the abdominopelvic?
peritoneum
