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The sagittal plane divides the body into superior and inferior parts.
False
The frontal plane divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.
True
The transverse plane divides the body into right and left parts.
False
The cranial cavity is formed by the cranial bones and contains the heart and lungs.
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The thoracic cavity extends from the sternum to the vertebral column and contains the esophagus and trachea.
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The peritoneum is the serous membrane of the pelvic cavity.
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The abdominopelvic cavity can be divided into quadrants and regions for anatomical studies.
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The subcostal plane corresponds posteriorly to the level of L4.
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The nine-region division of the abdominopelvic cavity is more commonly used by clinicians for describing abnormalities.
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The transtubercular plane passes across the iliac crests at the level of the 5th lumbar vertebra.
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The right hypochondriac region is below the right lumbar region.
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The transtubercular plane divides the abdomen into upper and lower halves.
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The hypogastric region is also known as the epigastric region.
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The right iliac fossa contains part of the liver.
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The abdominal-pelvic quadrants are created by a median plane and an oblique plane passing through the umbilicus.
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The median plane is an imaginary line drawn through the linea alba from the xiphoid process of the sternum to the pubic symphysis.
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The transverse plane divides the abdomino-pelvic cavity into two quadrants.
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The right upper quadrant is one of the abdomino-pelvic quadrants.
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The left lower quadrant is located between the left lobe of the liver and the spleen.
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The linea alba is located between the left and right lower quadrants of the abdomino-pelvic cavity.
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Organs are composed of only one type of tissue.
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The transverse plane divides the body into two equal halves.
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The median plane divides the body into left and right halves.
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Gastrulation occurs during the 1st week of development.
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The hypogastric region is located above the pubic symphysis.
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The linea alba is located between the left and right upper quadrants of the abdomino-pelvic cavity.
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The thoracic cavity extends from the sternum to the vertebral column and contains the esophagus and trachea.
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The hypochondriac region is located superior to the lumbar region.
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The transverse plane divides the body into right and left halves.
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The cranial cavity is formed by the cranial bones and contains the heart and lungs.
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The median plane divides the abdomino-pelvic cavity into two quadrants.
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The transverse plane passes through the xiphoid process.
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The hypothenar region is also known as the epigastric region.
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The transverse plane divides the body into right and left halves.
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The sagittal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.
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Study Notes
Abdominopelvic Cavity
- Divided into two main cavities: abdominal and pelvic.
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Abdominal Cavity:
- Houses stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, and most of the large intestine.
- Surrounded by the peritoneum, a serous membrane.
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Pelvic Cavity:
- Contains the urinary bladder, parts of the large intestine, and reproductive organs.
Abdominopelvic Quadrants and Regions
- Two methods to divide the abdominopelvic cavity:
- Nine Regions: More commonly used in anatomical studies.
- Quadrants: Simplified method for clinicians to locate issues like pain or tumors.
- Quadrants are defined by a median and transverse plane intersecting at the umbilicus.
Abdominopelvic Regions
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Key Horizontal Lines:
- Subcostal Plane: Located at the lowest level of the 10th costal cartilages, corresponds to L3 vertebra posteriorly.
- Transtubercular Plane: Passes across the superior margins of the iliac crests.
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Key Vertical Lines:
- Midclavicular Lines: Drawn through the midpoints of the clavicles, medial to the nipples.
Named Regions of the Abdominopelvic Cavity
- Right Hypochondriac Region: Includes part of the stomach, liver, pancreas, and adrenal glands.
- Epigastric Region: Contains part of the stomach.
- Left Hypochondriac Region: Houses spleen, left colic flexure, and part of the pancreas.
- Right Lumbar Region: Includes the ascending colon and right colic flexure.
- Umbilical Region: Contains parts of the small intestine and transverse colon.
- Left Lumbar Region: Houses descending colon and a part of the left kidney.
- Right Iliac Region: Includes cecum and appendix.
- Hypogastric Region: Contains urinary bladder, sigmoid colon, and female reproductive organs.
- Left Iliac Region: Houses parts of the colon and small intestine.
Additional Information
- The nine regions provide precise anatomical references for organs.
- Quadrants are typically utilized in clinical settings to assess and describe symptoms or abnormalities.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomical subdivisions of the abdominopelvic cavity, the organs located within the abdominal and pelvic cavities, and the concept of abdominal quadrants and regions. This quiz covers essential information for anatomy students and medical professionals.
