Regional Terms Ch 2

Question 1

Abdomen

Answer 1

The portion of the body between the body between the thorax and the pelvic containing the abdominal cavity

Question 2

Thorax

Answer 2

The chest region located between the neck and the diaphragm.

Question 3

Groin

Answer 3

The caudal region of the abdomen adjacent to the thigh (also known as the inguinal area).

Question 4

Membranes

Answer 4

Thin layers of tissue that cover a surface, line a cavity, or divide a space or an organ.

Question 5

Peritoneum

Answer 5

The membrane lining the walls of the abdominal and pelvic cavities and it covers some organs in this area. It may be further divided in reference to its location.

Question 6

Parietal Peritoneum

Answer 6

The outer layer of the Peritoneum that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavities.

Question 7

Visceral Peritoneum

Answer 7

The inner layer of the peritoneum that surrounds the abdominal organs.

Question 8

Peritonitis

Answer 8

Inflammation of the peritoneum

Question 9

Umbilicus (also called navel)

Answer 9

The pit in the abdominal wall marking the point where the umbilical cord entered the fetus.

Question 10

Mesentery

Answer 10

The layer of the peritoneum that suspends parts of the intestine in the abdominal cavity.

Question 11

Retroperitoneal

Answer 11

Superficial to the peritoneum