1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

A neurosurgeon orders a spinal tap for a patient. Into what body cavity will the needle be inserted?

a. Ventral

b. Thoracic

c. Dorsal

d. Cranial

e. Pelvic

Which body cavity would enclose each of the following organs?

(a) Heart

(b) Small intestine, large intestine

(c) Lung

(d) Kidneys

The mediastinum is the region between the

(a) Lungs and heart

(b) Two pleural cavities

(c) Chest and abdomen

(d) Heart and pericardium

The two major body cavities of the trunk are the

(a) Pleural cavity and pericardial cavity

(b) Pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity

(c) Pleural cavity and peritoneal cavity

(d) Thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity

Match each numbered item with the most closely related lettered item. Use letters for answers in the spaces provided.

_____Divides thoracic and abdominopelvic body cavities

a. Study of tissues 

b. Constant internal environment 

c. Face-up position 

d. Study of functions 

e. Positive feedback 

f. Organ system 

g. Study of cells 

h. Negative feedback 

i. Serous membrane 

j. Study of internal and external body structures 

k. Diaphragm 

l. Tissue 

m. Peritoneal cavity 

n. Organ 

o. Face-down position

Match each numbered item with the most closely related lettered item. Use letters for answers in the spaces provided.

_____Abdominopelvic cavity

a. Study of tissues 

b. Constant internal environment 

c. Face-up position 

d. Study of functions 

e. Positive feedback 

f. Organ system 

g. Study of cells 

h. Negative feedback 

i. Serous membrane 

j. Study of internal and external body structures 

k. Diaphragm 

l. Tissue 

m. Peritoneal cavity 

n. Organ 

o. Face-down position

Match each numbered item with the most closely related lettered item. Use letters for answers in the spaces provided.

______Pericardium

a. Study of tissues 

b. Constant internal environment 

c. Face-up position 

d. Study of functions 

e. Positive feedback 

f. Organ system 

g. Study of cells 

h. Negative feedback 

i. Serous membrane 

j. Study of internal and external body structures 

k. Diaphragm 

l. Tissue 

m. Peritoneal cavity 

n. Organ 

o. Face-down position

Aiden has been suffering agonizing pain with each breath and has been informed by the physician that he has pleurisy.

a. Specifically, what membranes are involved in this condition?

b. What is their usual role in the body?

c. Explain why Aiden's condition is so painful.