Chapter 1- Human Org Flashcards
Imaginary line
Axis
Face up
Supine
Longest axis
Longitudinal
The axis which divides the body into superior and inferior
Transverse
The axis which divides the body into anterior and posterior
Sagittal
Imaginary surface
Divides body into diff. region
Plane
The plane which divides the body into anterior and posterior
Transverse/coronal
The plane which divides the body into superior and inferior
Transverse/cross-section
Parallel to median
Parasagittal
A thick CT that supports and protect the brain (meninges)
Dura mater
Very thin layer of meninges
Arachnoid
Bound very tightly to the surface of the spinal cord
Pia mater
Contains an organ called viscera
Divided by UPPER THORACIC and LOWER ABDOMINOPELVIC
Ventral body cavity
Lines in the abdominopelvic
Subcostal line
Transtubercular line
Midclavicular line
Perpendicular line that extends down from the middle of clavicle
Midclavicular line