Final Flashcards
coronal plane
divides body into dorsal and ventral
transverse plane
divides body into superior and inferior
Dorsal
back
ventral
front
sagittal plane
divides body into right and left
Thoracic cavity
holds pericardial cavity, pleural cavity, mediastinum, and diaphragm
Abdominopelvic cavity
abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity
Ventral cavity
Thoracic + abdominopelvic; contains visceral organs
cutaneous membrane
skin membrane; dry but secretes oil
Synovial membrane
lining of movable joints
Mucous membrane
secrete mucus in order to lubricate and protect
Where is the mucous membrane present?
respiratory and digestive systems
Serous membrane characteristics
covers visceral organs, reduces friction, secretes serous fluid, and has a double layer
Where is serous membrane located?
thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
What is inversion?
turning the foot in