General Organization of the Body Flashcards
(17 cards)
1
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Axial Portion
A
Head, neck, and trunk
2
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Appendicular Portion
A
Arms and legs
3
Q
Viscera
A
Internal organs aka visceral organs
4
Q
Body Cavities
A
spaces where organs and other structures can be found
5
Q
Dorsal Cavity
A
Backside
6
Q
Ventral Cavity
A
Frontside
7
Q
Diaphragm
A
Separates the thoracic and abdominal region
8
Q
Thoracic Cavity
A
Chest area
9
Q
Abdominal Cavity
A
Stomach area
10
Q
Pelvic Cavity
A
Lower abdomen
11
Q
Vertebral Cavity
A
Spine from side view; throat from front view
12
Q
Cranial Cavity
A
In the head
13
Q
Superior Mediastinum
A
Upper chest, the heart
14
Q
Pleural Cavity
A
Both sides of chest, lungs
15
Q
Pericardial
A
In the middle of chest
16
Q
Abdominal Pelvic Cavity
A
Includes the abdominal and the pelvic region
17
Q
Ventral Cavity
A
Whole torso