Membranes/cavities Flashcards
1
Q
Brain space
A
Cranial cavity
2
Q
Spinal area
A
Vertebral cavity
3
Q
Chest area
A
Thoracic cavity
4
Q
Stomach area
A
Abdominal cavity
5
Q
Lower abdomen area
A
Pelvic cavity
6
Q
Cavity between the lungs
A
Mediastinum
7
Q
Word that mean lung
A
Pleura
8
Q
Means heart
A
Pericardia
9
Q
General term describing a fibrous tissue
A
Fascia
10
Q
Increased pressure within confined space
A
Compartment syndrome
11
Q
Outer layer of serous membrane
A
Parietal
12
Q
Inner layer of serous membrane
A
Visceral
13
Q
Means abdomen
A
Peritoneum/peritoneal
14
Q
Suspends small intestine from the posterior abdominal wall
A
Mesentery proper
15
Q
Hangs off inferior side of stomach
A
Greater omentum
