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BodyCavitie&Membrane

AP CHP 1

Body Cavities Closed, fluid-filled spaces that contain organs
What do body cavities do? Protect internal organs and allow them to change shape
3 major cavities(regions) Thoracic, Abdominal, Pelvic
Serosa (serous membrane) Thin tissue lining on inside walls and covering organs
Abdominopelvic cavity Contains the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities together
Dorsal Cavity Contains the cranial cavity, brain, and vertebral cavity together
Ventral Cavity Contains the thoracic, abdominal cavity, diaphragm, spinal cord, and vertebra
Pericardial Cavity Contains the heart; part of the thoracic cavity
Mediastinum Contains the great vessels, heart, esophagus, trenches, nerves, thymus, and some lymph nodes; area behind sternum part of thoracic cavity
Diaphragm Forms the floor; thoracic cavity is above diaphragm
Parietal Attached to/part of/surrounding a structure
Pleura Serous membrane covering the thoracic cavity and surrounds each lung
Pericardium Serous membrane covering the heart and lining the mediastinum
Peritoneum Serous membrane lining the thoracic cavity and viscera
Viscera Organ
Peritoneal Cavity Diaphragm to pelvic brim, surrounds digestive organs,(intestines,stomach)
Retroperitoneal Space Area behind peritoneal cavity; contains kidneys, ureters, pancreas, and duodenum
Pelvic Cavity Pelvic brim to pelvic floor; reproductive organs, bladder, and rectum
Serous Fluid Secreted by serous membrane; reduces friction of organs, prevents sticking of membranes
Created by: barberalora11
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