Chapter 2 Body System

Question 1

Cranial cavity contains the

Answer 1

brain and pituitary gland

Question 2

Thoracic cavity contains the

Answer 2

lungs, heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, thymus gland, aorta

Question 3

Pleural cavity vs Mediastinum in Thoracic cavity

Answer 3

Pleural cavity includes the two lungs
Mediastinum is in between the right and left lung

Question 4

Abdominal cavity contains the

Answer 4

stomach, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, liver, gall bladder

Question 5

Peritoneum

Answer 5

visceral layer covers organs while parietal layer lines the walls of body cavity

Question 6

Peritoneum cavity

Answer 6

potential space containing a bit of serous fluid; decreases friction b/w organs in the abdominal cavity

Question 7

Viscera

Answer 7

internal organs, mainly in the Abdominolpelvic cavity

Question 8

9 Regions in Abdominolpelvic cavity

Answer 8

1 - Hypochondriac region (left and right)
2 - Epigastric region
3 - Lumbar region (left and right)
4 - Umbilical region
5 - Inguinal region (left and right)
6 - Hypogastric region

Question 9

Pelvic cavity contains the

Answer 9

portions of the small and large intestines, bladder, rectum, urethra, ureters; uterus and vagina in female

Question 10

Spinal cavity contains the

Answer 10

nerves of the spinal cord

Question 11

Achondroplasia

Answer 11

A type of dwarfism characterized by short limbs, a normal-sized head and body, and normal intelligence

Question 12

Hyperplasia (hyperPLĀSia)

Answer 12

Increase in number of cells

Question 13

Spinal cavity

Answer 13

Spinal column and disc, and Pelvic bones

Question 14

Symphysis (Symphyses for plural)

Answer 14

A joint in which the bony surfaces are united by a layer of fibrocartilage
Pubic symphysis as an example

Question 15

Anatomic Position

Answer 15

Body is viewed as erect
Arms at the side with palms of the hands facing forward
Feet placed side-by-side

Question 16

DIRECTIONAL TERMS

Question 17

ANATOMIC PLANES

Answer 17

supine and prone

Question 18

Sternum (breastbone)

Answer 18

A long flat bone shaped like a necktie located in the center of the chest.
Connects to the ribs via cartilage, forming the front of the rib cage, and this helps to protect the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels from injury.