Lecture 9 9/19/23 Flashcards
What are the three embryonic layers?
-ectoderm
-mesoderm
-endoderm
Why is there a ventral portion of the abdominal cavity that “falls out?”
to allow for the GI tract to twist and turn to fill the cavity
What tissue type do the body cavities form from?
mesoderm
What structures form the diaphragm?
-2 pleuroperitoneal folds
-septum transversum
How can an improperly formed diaphragm be distinguished from a diaphragm tear?
-improperly formed diaphragm will have a straight, clean edge
-diaphragm tear will have a jagged edge
What are the characteristics of mesothelium?
-simple squamous cell layer
-comes from mesoderm
-lines the body cavities
-secretes serous fluid to act as lubrication
What is the role of the anatomic pericardial sack?
to protect the heart from friction
Why doesn’t the anatomic pericardial sack close all the way?
to allow for an opening for vessels and nerves to exit
How do the anatomic pericardial sack and surgeon’s pericardial sack differ?
-anatomic pericardial sack includes just visceral pericardium and parietal pericardium
-surgeon’s pericardial sack also includes pericardial mediastinal pleura and fibrous pericardium
What is the name for the cavity surrounding the heart?
pericardial cavity
What is the name for the cavities surrounding the lungs?
pleural cavities
What is the name for mesothelium surrounding the lungs?
pleura
What is the name for mesothelium surrounding the heart?
pericardium
What is the name for pleura up against the lungs?
visceral pleura/pulmonary pleura
What is the name for pleura up against the body wall?
parietal pleura