Test 3: Anatomy & Physiology Packet 2 (pt.2) Flashcards
What does supine mean
A patient is lying on their back
What does prone mean
A patient is lying on their stomach
What does elevation mean
A body part moves up for example a shoulder shrug
What does depression mean
A body part moves down for example lowering a shoulder shrug
What are body cavities
Fluid-filled spaces within the body that contain vital organs to hold and protect the organs
What are the two major cavities in the body called
Dorsal cavity and Ventral cavity
What is the dorsal cavity
A long continuous cavity located in the back of the body
What is the ventral cavity
A big cavity located on the front side of the body
How many sections is the ventral cavity divided into
3
What is the thoracic cavity known as and what organs are located in it
Known as the chest cavity, it contains the trachea, esophagus, bronchi, lungs, heart, and major blood vessels
What organs does the abdominal cavity contain
The stomach, small intestine, most of the large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen
What organs does the pelvic cavity contain
Reproductive organs, bladder, rectum
What are the two sections that the dorsal cavity has
The cranial cavity
The Spinal cavity
What does the cranial cavity contain
The brain
What does the spinal cavity contiain
The spinal cord
