Chapter 2: Flashcards
Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole
Structural Organization of the Body
Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems
Cells
fundamental unit of all living things
Types of Cells
Muscle Cell, Nerve Cell, Epithelial Cell, Fat Cell
Body Cavities (Viscera)
spaces within the body that contain internal organs
Cranial (Contain(s))
Brain
Thoracic (Contains)
Lungs, heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, thymus gland, and aorta
Abdominal (Contains)
Stomach, small and large intestine, spleen, pancreas, liver, and gall bladder
Pelvis (Contains)
Portions of small and large intestine, bladder, rectum, urethra, ureters, uterus and vagina (female)
Spinal (Contain(s))
Nerves of the spinal cord
(Abdominopelvic Regions)
R Hypochondriac Region
Liver, Gallbladder, R kidney, Small Intestine
(Abdominopelvic Regions)
L Hypochondriac Region
Spleen, colon, L kidney, pancreas
(Abdominopelvic Regions)
Epigastric Region
Stomach, liver, pancreas, duodenum, spleen, adrenal glands
(Abdominopelvic Regions)
R Lumbar Region
Gallbladder, liver, R colon
(Abdominopelvic Regions)
L Lumbar Region
Descending colon and L kidney
(Abdominopelvic Regions)
Umbilical Region
Navel, parts of sm. intestine, duodenum