Term 73 of 199

Where is the greater omentum located?

It hangs like an apron from the inferolateral margin of the stomach and
overlies the intestines. The greater omentum is unattached at its inferior
border and can be lifted to reveal the intestines.

A membrane that is farther away from the organ, but lines the cavity. It
does not make contact with internal organ,
remember it is the part that is folded on what is the visceral membrane.

Cranial (contains the brain)

Vertebral (contains the spinal cord)
Thoracic (contains the heart and the lungs)
Abdominopelvic (contains all abdominal and pelvic organs)The Thoracic and
abdominopelvic cavities are separated by the diaphragm

Sagittal plane

Term 74 of 199
Which plane is this? (Left and right)

Frontal plane

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane

D. cell
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Which of the following is NOT one of the main body cavities?

Abdominopelvic
Vertebral
Cranial
Thoracic
Mediastinum

Lungs

Mediastinum

Pancreas

Diaphragm

Term 76 of 199
Which body system provides heat production and voluntary movement?

A. Integumentary system
B. Skeletal system
C. Muscular system

C. Muscular system

Cardiovascular system

Nervous system

B. Skeletal system
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What Region holds these organs or portions of them?

Duodenum
Small intestine
Transverse colon

Epigastric region

Midsagittal plane

Umbilical region

Hypogastric region

Term 78 of 199
What are the functions of the Lymphatic system?

Cranial (contains the brain)

Vertebral (contains the spinal cord)
Thoracic (contains the heart and the lungs)
Abdominopelvic (contains all abdominal and pelvic organs)The Thoracic and
abdominopelvic cavities are separated by the diaphragm

axial and appendicular

hormone production, internal chemical communication and coordination

Regulates metabolism, growth and reproduction

Recovery of excess tissue fluid, detection of pathogens, production of immune cells,

defense against disease
Fluid balance,
Transport and absorbs fats, also transports lymph throughout the body. Vital role in
immunity
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The abdominal cavity holds which organ?

Heart
Pancreas
Brain
lungs
Female ovaries

Gallbladder

Brain

Pancreas

Lungs

Term 80 of 199
What separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities?

Lungs

Heart

Mediastinum

Diaphragm
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Define posterior

Closer to the skin, or surface

ex: the skin is superficial to the muscles

Toward the dorsal side (back)

ex: The esophagus is posterior to the trachea.

Farther from point of attachment or origin

ex: the fingernails are at the distal end of fingers

Closer to the point of attachment or origin

ex: The elbow is proximal to the wrist

Term 82 of 199
What are the 2 mechanisms of homeostasis?

Bones, cartilages, and ligaments.

Endocrine and nervous system

Brain, spinal cord, nerves and ganglia.

Negative feedback and positive feedback.