Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Organization of the Body: Serous Membrane Locations

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Organization of the Body: Serous Membrane Locations

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Which body cavity has multiple serous cavities within it?

Thoracic

Abdominopelvic

Pleural

Every body cavity contains one serous cavity.

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Understand the concept of body cavities: Body cavities are spaces within the body that house organs. They are lined with membranes and can contain serous cavities, which are fluid-filled spaces that reduce friction between moving organs.

Identify the main body cavities: The major body cavities are the dorsal cavity (which includes the cranial and spinal cavities) and the ventral cavity (which includes the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities).

Focus on the ventral cavity: The ventral cavity is divided into the thoracic cavity and the abdominopelvic cavity. Each of these cavities can contain multiple serous cavities.

Examine the thoracic cavity: The thoracic cavity contains the pleural cavities (each surrounding a lung) and the pericardial cavity (surrounding the heart). These are examples of serous cavities within the thoracic cavity.

Consider the abdominopelvic cavity: This cavity contains the peritoneal cavity, which is a serous cavity that surrounds many of the abdominal organs. Thus, both the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities contain multiple serous cavities.