Definitions
The normal dynamic process of balance needed to maintain a healthy body
What is Homeostasis
Cephal/O
Head
vertical lines that separate the sides from each other
Sagittal Planes
contains the brain and is surrounded by the skull
What is Cranial Cavity
It is a double folded serous (watery) membrane that provides a small amount of lubricants ( surfactant) that allows the lungs to contract and expand with minimal friction
What is Pleura
Cervic/O
Neck
The median plane separates the body into equal right and left halves
Mid sagittal
Contains spinal cord and is surrounded by the vertebrae
What is the spinal Cavity
The outer membrane of the pericardium
Axill/O
Armpit
Divides the body into front and back portions
Frontal or coronal plane
Contains the heart lungs and esophagus
protected by the ribs , the sternum , and the vertebrae
space between the lungs
pericardial activity
Thoracic Cavity
The act of converting Energy by continually building up substances by anabolism (Building) and breaking down substances in catabolism
What is Metabolism
Tars/O
Ankle
Divides the body horizontally into an upper part and lower part
Transverse aka cross sectional plane
Composed of two cavities that are not separated by ny physical structure
What is the abdominopelvic Cavity
It is the side of the membrane that is closest to the lung
Visceral Pleura
Cubit/O
Elbow
Uncommon plane this plane divides the body at a slanted angle
Oblique plane