IVAP 1-3 Flashcards
What 2 layers are the serous membranes of the ventral cavity composed of?
Parietal and visceral
Parietal layer
lines the internal surface of the body wall
Visceral layer
Covers the external surface of organs (the viscera) within that cavity
Serous cavity
the potential space between membranes
Membranes secrete ____
serous fluid
2 purposes of secretes serous fluid from membranes
- liquid serves as a lubricant
2. Reduces friction caused by movement of organs against body wall
In the visual of a fist to a balloon, the fist represents
the organ
in the visual of the fist to a balloon, the outer saloon wall represents the
parietal serous membrane
in the visual of the fist to a balloon, the inner balloon wall that touches the fist is the
visceral serous membrane
In the visual of a fist to a ballon, the air in the balloon represents
lubricating serous fluid produces by membranes
What is the mediastinum
median space in the thoracic cavity
what does the mediastinum contain
heart, thymus, esophagus trachea, and major blood vessels that connect to the heart
Serous pericardium
membrane surrounding heart
Parietal pericardium
outer layer which forms the sac around the heart
visceral pericardium
inner layer which forms the heart’s external surface
Pericardial cavity
potential space between the parietal and visceral layers containing serous fluid
Cardiac tamponade
compression of the heart by an accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac
Pleura
2 layered serous membrane associated with lungs
parietal pleura
outer layer which lines the internal surface of the thoracic wall
visceral pleura
Inner layer which covers the external layer of the lungs
pleural cavity
potential space between parietal and visceral layers containing serous fluid
Abdominopelvic cavity can be divided into two cavities known as
abdominal and pelvic
abdominal cavity
contains most of the digestive system organs, kidneys, and most of the ureters
Pelvic cavity
Contains the distal large intestine, remainder of the ureters, urinary bladder, and reproductive organs