Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy- Chapter 3 | 155 Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)
Diaphragm - an umbrella-shaped muscle that separates the abdominal cavity from the thoracic cavity Psoas Major - muscles located on either side of the lumbar vertebral column Digestive System - along with the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, fills much of the abdominal cavity Spleen - is also partially visible in the upper left abdomen posterior to the stomach Six organs of the digestive system - oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine Oral Cavity and Pharynx - are common to the respiratory system and digestive system Esophagus - is located in the mediastinum of the thoracic cavity Stomach - is the first organ of the digestive system that is located within the abdominal cavity. It is an expandable reservoir for swallowed food and fluids Gastro - is a common combining form denoting a relationship to the stomach Small Intestine - continues from the stomach as a long, tubelike convoluted structure about 4.5 to 5.5 m (15-18 feet) in length Duodenum - the first portion of the small intestine, it is the shortest but widest in diameter. It is 25cm (10 inches) in length
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