BPK 142 Study Guide - Final Guide: Thoracic Cavity, Abdominal Cavity, Pelvic Floor

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Biomedical Physio & Kines
• Course: BPK 142
• Professor: Mike Walsh

Document Summary

Gas exchange (o2 and co2) and blood is oxygenated. Uses gastric juices to chemically break down food. Thoracic cavity from mouth/nose to lungs; below the larynx. Between thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity, below lungs. Lower abdominal cavity, pelvic floor; behind the pubic bone. Pathway for blood with o2 from heart to lower body. Skull frontal, parietal, occipital, mandible, maxilla, zygomatic, temporal. Thorax ribs (true ribs: 1-7: false ribs: 8-12; floating ribs: 11-12), sternum (manubrium, body, xiphoid process) Vertebral column cervical segment (7), thoracic segment (12), lumbar segment (5), sacrum (5 fused together), coccyx (4 fused together) Wrist, hand carpal bones, metacarpal bones, and phalanges. Ankle and foot talus, calcaneus and other tarsal bones; metatarsal bones and phalanges. Long bones: humerus, radius, ulna, metacarpals, femur, tibia, fibula, metatarsals, and phalanges. Flat bones: face and skull, scapula, ribs, sternum, and ilium. Irregular bones: the 24 vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx, and bones of the ears.