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 Heart3h 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: Body Cavities

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Organization of the Body: Body Cavities

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Multiple Choice

During a dissection, three of the following organs can be observed by making a single large incision. One cannot be observed by that same incision. Which organ would require its own incision to observe?

Stomach

Liver

Pancreas

Brain

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Understand the location of each organ in the body. The stomach, liver, and pancreas are all located in the abdominal cavity, while the brain is located in the cranial cavity.

Recognize that a single large incision in the abdominal region would allow access to the stomach, liver, and pancreas, as they are all part of the digestive system and are situated close to each other.

Consider the anatomical separation between the cranial cavity and the abdominal cavity. The brain is housed within the skull, which is a separate compartment from the abdominal cavity.

Realize that to observe the brain, a separate incision would need to be made in the cranial region, as it is not accessible through an incision in the abdominal area.

Conclude that the brain is the organ that requires its own incision to be observed, as it is not located in the same cavity as the stomach, liver, and pancreas.