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
(Abdominopelvic Regions)
R Iguinal Region
Appendix, cecum
(Abdominopelvic Regions)
L Inguinal Region
Descending colon, sigmoid colon
(Abdominopelvic Regions)
Hypogastric Region
Urinary bladder, sigmoid colon, Reproductive organs (F)
(Abdominopelvic Quadrants)
RUQ
Liver(R Lobe), gallbladder, part of pancreas, parts of small and large intestine
(Abdominopelvic Quadrants)
LUQ
Liver(L Lobe), stomach, spleen, part of pancreas, parts of small and large intestines
(Abdominopelvic Quadrants)
RLQ
Parts of small and large intestine, R ovary, R fallopian tube, appendix, R ureter
(Abdominopelvic Quadrants)
LLQ
Parts of small and large intestine, L ovary, L fallopian tube, L ureter
(Anatomical Divisions of Back)
Cervical
Neck (C1-C7) (Top part of spine)
(Anatomical Divisions of Back)
Thoracic
Middle Back (T1-T12)
(Anatomical Divisions of Back)
Lumbar
Lower Back (L1-L5)
(Anatomical Divisions of Back)
Sacral/ Sacrum
(S1-S5) TRIANGLE shaped bone connected to hips
(Anatomical Divisions of Back)
Coccygeal
(Tailbone) four-fused vertebrae