Human A&P Chapter 14 Digestive System
2 main groups of the Digestive System - Alimentary Canal
Accessory Digestive Organs
What is the Alimentary Canal also known as? - Gastrointestinal Tract
What is the Alimentary Canal? - It is a continuous coiled hollow tube that is about 30 feet long in
a cadaver.
What are the 7 organs in order? - Mouth
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Anus
In what organ does the food enter the digestive tract? - Mouth
What is the mouth also known as? - Oral Cavity
What are the parts of the Mouth? - Lips
Cheeks
Hard Palate
Soft Palate
Uvula
Tongue
Lingual Frenulum
Processes of the Mouth - -Mastication of food
-Mixing masticated food with salvia
-Initiation of swallowing by the tongue
- Allowing for the sense of taste
3 Subdivisions of the Pharynx - Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
Function of the Pharynx - Serves as a passageway for food and air
2 main groups of the Digestive System - Alimentary Canal
Accessory Digestive Organs
What is the Alimentary Canal also known as? - Gastrointestinal Tract
What is the Alimentary Canal? - It is a continuous coiled hollow tube that is about 30 feet long in
a cadaver.
What are the 7 organs in order? - Mouth
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Anus
In what organ does the food enter the digestive tract? - Mouth
What is the mouth also known as? - Oral Cavity
What are the parts of the Mouth? - Lips
Cheeks
Hard Palate
Soft Palate
Uvula
Tongue
Lingual Frenulum
Processes of the Mouth - -Mastication of food
-Mixing masticated food with salvia
-Initiation of swallowing by the tongue
- Allowing for the sense of taste
3 Subdivisions of the Pharynx - Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx
Function of the Pharynx - Serves as a passageway for food and air