General Anatomy - Intro Flashcards
Who is Versalius?
The father of anatomical study
Who is Hippocrates?
“Father of medicine”
Who is Aristotle?
Studied the natural world, organisms, animals, = adaptation and evolution
Who are Herophilus and Erasistratus?
Surgeons
Who is Galen?
Physician and surgeon on gladiators Great Vein of Galen
What are the layers of the serous membranes?
Parietal layer - lines internal surface of body wall. Visceral layer - lines external surface of organs These layers contained in the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities
What contents are between the parietal and visceral layers?
Serous cavity which contains serous fluid that reduces friction and help organs move smoothly
What are the lungs within the thoracic cavity lined by?
Pleura - parietal pleura and visceral pleura With the pleural cavity in b/w (potential space)
What serous membranes line the heart within the mediastinum?
Pericardium - visceral pericardium and parietal pericardium
What serous membranes line the abdominalpelvic cavity?
Peritoneum - visceral peritoneum and parietal peritoneum
Abdominopelvic regions (9)