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19 Cards in this Set
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What makes up the thoracic cavity? |
Heart, trachea, oesophagus, lungs and diaphragm Skeletal structures - ribs, thoracic vertebrae and sternum |
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What is the serous membrane lining the thoracic cavity called? |
Pleura. Parietal pleura lines inside of cavity Costal pleura - ribs Diaphragmatic - diaphragm Visceral pleura - lungs Mediastinum- mediastinal pleura |
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What does the mediastinum contain? |
Heart, aorta, trachea, oesophagus and thymus gland |
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What is the cranial inlet of the abdomen? |
Diaphragm |
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What is the caudal inlet of the abdomen? |
Pelvic inlet |
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What is the internal surface of the abdominal cavity lined with? |
Peritoneum |
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What organs are included in the abdominal cavity? |
All digestive organs |
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What is the area of peritoneum known as? |
Mesentery |
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What does the pelvic cavity include? |
Urinary bladder, rectum and reproductive organs |
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What is the cranial inlet of the pelvic cavity? |
Pelvic inlet |
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What is the caudal inlet of the pelvic cavity? |
Pelvic aperture |
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What covers the organs in the pelvic cavity? |
Peritoneum extends into the cavity and covers the organs |
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What is each cavity lined with? |
Serous membrane for lubrication to prevent friction and jarring |
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What is the fluid of the thoracic cavity called? |
Pleural fluid |
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What is the fluid of the thoracic cavity called? |
Pleural fluid |
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What is ipsilateral? |
Same side of the body |
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What is the fluid of the thoracic cavity called? |
Pleural fluid |
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What is ipsilateral? |
Same side of the body |
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What is contralateral? |
Opposite side of the body to which a structure or condition occurs |
