week 3 Flashcards
Body cavities/pulse/medical terms
What are systems made up of?
Cellular structures
Structure
Formation of cells that create a living organism
Function
The reason a process ocures, purpose of a structure
Cavities
-Space that houses an organ
-Lined by protective coverings
-Filled with fluid
Dorsal Cavity
cranial and vertebral cavity
Cranial Cavity
Contains:
Brain
Cranial Cavity
Protected by:
Skull, dura matter
Dura Matter
Fibrouse protective coating
Vertebral Cavity
Contains:
Spinal cord
Vertebral cavity
Protected by:
Dura matter
Ventral cavity
Thoracic and Abdominopelvic cavity
Thoracic Cavity
Contains:
Heart, lungs
Thoracic Cavity
Protected by:
Ribs and Pleura
Abdominopelvic Cavity
Contains:
Spleen, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system
Abdominopelvic Cavity
Protected by:
Peritoneum, musculatory