• In certain species, the terms thorax & abdomen cannot be used effectively – instead the one cavity can be described as the coelom. Which TWO species possess a coelom?
birds and reptiles
• The cranial cavity is formed by the bones of the cranium. Which organ is contained within it?- the brain
• The heart lies within which minor cavity?- The heart lies within the mediastinum cavity pericardium cavity
• Which structure (s) is the most cranial anatomical boundary in the abdominal cavity?-diaphragm
• Which structure (s) is the most lateral anatomical boundary in the thoracic cavity?-ribs/ intercostal muscles
• Which structure(s) is the most dorsal anatomical boundary in the pelvic cavity?- sacrum
• Describe the mediastinum.- The mediastinum is the space in the chest between the lungs, which contain the thymus, heart, aorta, trachea, oesophagus and various other blood vessels.
• Describe the function of the peritoneal fluid- The function of the peritoneal fluid is a small layer of fluid that allows the free movement of the organs surface against one another.
• Cavity linings contain connective tissue – describe its function.- the connective tissue is either fibbers or loose depending on the specific cell and material present and it is used to connect the various bones together along with connecting them to the cartilage. support and bind together.
• Name TWO structures that can be found within the mediastinum- the heart and oesophagus are two structures found within the mediastinum.
• What is a saggital section- a saggital section is a section which the section are cut crossword into two.
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• Name two organs that are Ipsilateral- Two organs that are ipsilateral are the right kidneys and right overies
• Describe the term Rostral and use it in an appropriate sentence- rostral means towards the muzzle and the eyes are more rostral than the ears.
Describe the term Palmar and use it in an appropriate sentence- palmar means The "walking" surface of the front paw and the pad is more palmar than the metacarpals
• Describe the term Superficial and use it in an appropriate sentence- superficial means near the outside of the animal and the skinis more superficial than the spine
• What does the prefix Retro- stand for - Means behind, back or backwards
