Lab 1/2 Flashcards
Anatomical Position
Standing erect, face forward, palms facing upwards and to the sides, feet
Sagittal Plane
Divides the body into left and right halves
Midsagittal Plane
Equally divides the body into left and right halves
Parasagittal Plane
Divides the body into unequal left and right halves
Coronal/Frontal Plane
Divides the body into posterior and anterior portions
Transverse/Horizontal
Divides the body into superior and inferior portions
Dorsal Cavity
Consists of the spinal (vertebral) and cranial cavity
Ventral Cavity
Consists of the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity
Thoracic Cavity
Part of the ventral cavity. Contains the lungs, heart, trachea, esophagus, thymus, blood vessels, lymph nodes, nerves
Mediastinum
Divides the thoracic cavity
Abdominopelvic Cavity
Part of the ventral cavity, consists of the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity
Diaphragm
Separates the thoracic and abdominal cavity
What are the 4 quadrants?
Upper right quadrant, upper left quadrant, lower right quadrant, lower left quadrant
What are the 9 regions?
Right hypochondriac region, epigastric region, left hypochondriac region, right lumbar region, umbilical region, left lumbar region, right iliac region, hypogastric region, left iliac region
Serous Membrane
Line the trunk cavities and cover the organs
Parietal Membranes
Found against the outer wall of a body cavity
Visceral Membranes
Cover organs in a body cavity
Cavity
The space between the parietal and visceral membrane
Serous Fluid/Mucous
Thin, lubricating film produced by the membranes. Tears, saliva, etc
Cephalic/Superior
Towards the head
Caudal/Inferior
Towards the feet
Proximal
Closer to the point of attachment
Distal
Further away from the point of attachment
Anterior/Ventral
Front of body
Posterior/Dorsal
Back of body
Superficial
Towards the surface
Deep
Internal
Medial
Towards the middle of the body
Lateral
Towards the sides of the body
Acromial
Point of shoulder
Brachial
Arm
Antebrachial
Forearm
Cubital
Elbow
Antecubital
Front of elbow
Buccal
Cheek
Axillary
Armpit
Cervical
Neck
Carpal
Wrist
Metacarpal
Between carpals and phalanges