L.17 Viscera - 1

Question 1

L.O

Answer 1

• Understand the general features of the viscera and the difference between systemic and regional anatomy.
• Be aware of the different body systems and know the locations of the body cavities containing the viscera.
• Identify and be able to describe the location, general anatomical relationships and basic functions of the viscera contained within the cranial and vertebral cavities.
• Identify and be able to describe the location, general anatomical relationships and basic functions of the viscera contained within the thoracic cavity.

Question 2

Viscera

Answer 2

‘Internal Organ’ - Latin
- Located in cavities, protected by bone, muscle and fat
- Connected to other viscera, working in systems

Question 3

The 11 body systems

Answer 3

• Intgumentary system (skin)
• Muscular system
• Skeletal system
• Nervous system
• Cardiovascular system
• Endocrine system
• Lymphatic system
• Respiratory system
• Digestive system
• Urinary system
• Reproductive system

Question 4

Integumentary system

Answer 4

• Encloses the outside of the body, keeping us waterproof and prevent infection

Question 5

Systemic anatomy Vs regional anatomy

Answer 5

Systemic:
- Looks at structures that work together to perform a body function
- Structure located in different areas but connect to form a system and work together

Regional:
- Looks at structures that are located in a specific body region
- Structures are located in one cavity, but might not be connected as a system to work together

Question 6

The Body cavityies

Answer 6

• Cranial and Vertebral cavity
• Thoracic cavity
• Abdominal cavity
• Pelvic cavity

Thoracic and abdominal are further divided

Question 7

Viscera within cranial cavity

Answer 7

Cerebral hemisphere (brain)
Cerebellum (brain)
Brain stem
Spinal cord
Hypopthalamus
Pituitary

Question 8

Viscera of the Thoracic cavity

Answer 8

Right lung
Heart and great vessels
Left Lung
Trachea and Bronchi
Oesophagus
Thyroid gland in neck

Question 9

Viscera of Abdominal cavity

Answer 9

• Liver
• Gall bladder
• Stomach
• Large intestine
• Duodenum
• Pancreas
• Small intestine
• Spleen
• Right kidney
• Left kidney

Question 10

Viscera of Pelvic cavity

Answer 10

• Urinary bladder
• Large intestine
• Rectum
• Anal canal

Males:
- Prostate gland

Females:
- Ureter
- Ovary
- Uretuc
- Cervix
- Vagina