Introduction to the Trunk

The Vertebral Column,

or spine, has 4 parts
and runs from the base
of the skull to the
coccyx
4 parts of the Spine
The Neck
Cervical Vertebral Column
4 parts of the Spine
The Neck
Cervical Vertebral Column

The Thorax
Thoracic Vertebral Column
4 parts of the Spine
The Neck
Cervical Vertebral Column

The Thorax
Thoracic Vertebral Column

The Abdomen
Lumbar Vertebral Column
4 parts of the Spine
The Neck
Cervical Vertebral Column

The Thorax
Thoracic Vertebral Column

The Abdomen
Lumbar Vertebral Column

The Pelvis
Sacrococcygeal Vertebrae
The Trunk
The Trunk
3 parts of the Trunk
3 parts of the Trunk

Thorax
3 parts of the Trunk

Thorax

Abdomen
3 parts of the Trunk

Thorax

Abdomen

Pelvis
3 Cavities of the Trunk
3 Cavities of the Trunk

Thoracic Cavity
3 Cavities of the Trunk

Thoracic Cavity

Abdominal Cavity
3 Cavities of the Trunk

Thoracic Cavity

Abdominal Cavity

Pelvic Cavity
The muscular Diaphragm lies between the
Thoracic and Abdominal cavities

Thoracic Cavity

The Diaphragm

Abdominal Cavity

Pelvic Cavity
The Abdominal and Pelvic Cavity are continuous
through the Pelvic Brim

Thoracic Cavity

The Diaphragm

Abdominal Cavity

Pelvic Cavity
Thoracic Cavity Contents

Mediastinum
• Heart
• Trachea
• Great Vessels

Pleural Cavities
• Lungs
• Pleural Sacs
Abdominal Cavity Contents

• Alimentary Tract

• Digestive Organs

• Excretory System
Female Pelvic Cavity Contents

• Urinary Bladder & Ureters

• Vagina

• Uterus

• Fallopian Tubes

• Ovaries

• Rectum
Male Pelvic Cavity Contents

• Urinary Bladder

• Intra-Pelvic Ureters

• Rectum

• Prostate

• Seminal Vesicles
 The Pelvic Cavity
has a muscular floor
 The Pelvic Cavity
has a muscular floor

Pelvic Diaphragm
(or Pelvic Floor)
 The Pelvic Cavity
has a muscular floor

The perineum is below

the pelvic floor and is
the lowest part of the
trunk
Female Perineum Contents

• Vagina

• Vulva

• External Urethral Orifice

Male Perineum Contents

• Scrotum

• Penis

• External Urethal Orifice

The Anal Canal is in the Perineum in both sexes