suprise
What is the dorsal cavity?
a long, continuous cavity on the back
What is the frontal plane?
also known as the coronal plane divides the body into a front and back section.
The lower abdominal/pelvic cavity contains the
urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and the last part of the large intestine.
The abdominal cavities are used for?
auscultating bowel movements or palpating organs based on locations
What term refers to body parts are distant to the point of reference
Distal
What are the nine abdominal regions?
Right and left hypochondriac regions
Epigastric region
Right and left lumbar region
Umbillical region
Right and left Illac region
Hypogastric region
Body parts close to the midline are called
Medial
What is the retroperitoneal space?
located behind the peritoneum membrane that lines the abdominal cavity, and contain the kidney and adrenal glands.
What is the term for body parts near the head?
Cranial
What term refers to body parts closer to the point of reference?
proximal
What is transverse plane?
also known as the horizontal plane divides the body into top and bottom
Body parts away from the midline are called
Lateral
The thoracic cavity contains the
esophagus, trachea, bronchi, lungs, heart , and large blood vessels.
Caudal
What is the point of reference ?
They describe locations of extremities
Body parts in front of the body are called
ventral or anterior
What are the four abdominal quadrants
LUQ - left upper quadrant
LLQ - left lower quadrant
RUQ - right upper quadrant
RlQ - right lower quadrant
The ventral and dorsal cavity are separated by the
diaphgram
What is the anatomical position?
facing forward, standing erect, and holding arms at the sides with palms facing forward.
What is the diaphragm?
a dome shaped muscle that helps you breathe
Body parts at the back of the body are called
dorsal or posterior
The upper abdominal cavity contains the
stomach, small intestine, most of the large intestine, appendix, gallbladder, and spleen.
What are body cavities?
Spaces within the body that contain vital organs
What are body planes?
Imaginary lines drawn through the body at various parts to separate the body into sections.
What is peritoneum
membrane lining of the abdominal cavity that covers and protect the abdominal organs