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
