Cadaver Study Guide Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering the serous membranes, abdominal structures, and thoracic landmarks mentioned in the cadaver study guide.

Parietal pleura

The membrane that lines the thoracic cavity.

Visceral pleura

The membrane that lines the lung.

Parietal peritoneum

The membrane that lines the entire abdominal cavity, described as the 'empty shell' remaining if all organs were removed.

Visceral peritoneum

The membrane that lines each individual abdominal organ.

Visceral pericardium

The membrane that lines the heart directly, compared to 'a sock on your foot'.

Greater omentum

An anatomical structure also known by the nickname 'omental apron of gastrocolic ligament'.

Colons

The specific regions that make up the large intestine.

Epicardium

The layer of the heart that is superficial to epicardial fat.

Retroperitoneal space

The anterior region containing structures such as the kidney, ureter, and perirenal fat.

Cardiac notch

A specific structural feature located on the left lung.

Lingula

A specific anatomical feature of the left lung.

Horizontal fissure

A landmark fissure visible on the anterior view of the lungs.

Perirenal fat

The fat located in the retroperitoneal space surrounding the kidney.

Trachea

The airway structure located superior to the L. primary bronchus.

Mesentery

The structure identified in the abdominal cavity associated with the small intestine.

Cecum

A structure identified as a portion of the large intestine.