Introduction to human anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main body cavities that initially the body is split into
A
Ventral and dorsal
2
Q
What cavities are enclosed within the dorsal cavity?
A
Cranial Cavity and Spinal cavity
3
Q
What are the three cavities of the thoracic cavity?
A
Right and left pleural cavity and mediastinum (which is then split into the pericardial cavity)
4
Q
Whats the difference between abduction and adduction
A
Abduction is going away from the body and adduction is going towards the body
5
Q
What is visible from an Scanning electron microscope?
A
anything as small as viruses and as big as your fingertip
6
Q
List the hierarchy of life
A
cells tissues, organs, organ systems organisms
7
Q
What are the 6 functions of epitherlium tissue?
A
protection, absorption,secretion, transport, sensation and contration
