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Systems Booklet

The document provides an overview of the major organ systems of the body including the thoracic cavity, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and digestive system. It describes the key components of each system such as the ribs, lungs, heart, blood vessels, and digestive organs. It also outlines the basic functions of respiration, circulation, and digestion.

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Systems Booklet

The document provides an overview of the major organ systems of the body including the thoracic cavity, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and digestive system. It describes the key components of each system such as the ribs, lungs, heart, blood vessels, and digestive organs. It also outlines the basic functions of respiration, circulation, and digestion.

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Systems Booklet

Name:

Thoracic cavity:
o Purpose:
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

Consists of:
o ____ pairs of ribs; attached to thoracic vertebrae on ________ and
_______________ (ribs 1-7 __________, 8-10 ______________)
o Ribs ________ do not attached to ____________ (_______________)
o Sternum/xyphoid process
o Vertebral column: ______________________________________
o __________________________- an impermeable membrane lining the
entire cavity
o Bordered on the __________ surface by the ________________

Ribs:
o ______ pairs or ribs
1. ___________: _______ pairs (1-7): attach directly to the sternum via
____________________ (costal is ________ for _________)
2. __________: ________ pairs (8-10): attach together via costal cartilage
and then join with the cartilage of rib #_____
3. _____________: _____ pairs (11-12): do not attach to the sternum in the
front but rather end in cartilage and attach to the muscular lining of the
cavity

Intercostal Muscles:
o Intercostal muscles (__________
and ___________) join ribs
and are used in _____________________
Additional Anatomy:
o _______________________________: bony protection for the _______
and anterior attachment for the ______ via _______________________

o _______________________: _____ thoracic vertebrae have articular


facets on the lateral sides for the ribs to attach

o _____________________: An impermeable membrane lining the entire


cavity

o The purpose of this membrane is to


___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________

Abdominal Muscles:
o ______________ (a band of muscle) that controls breathing by contracting
(dropping) and raising the volume of the __________________________
o ______________________: form the anterior border of the abdominal
cavity
o Protects:_____________________________________________
___________________________________________________

4 layers of muscle provides 3 actions:


1. ______________________: fibers run across the abdomen (compress the
_______ and ___________, providing __________ and _____________
stability)

2. & 3. _______________________: fibers run at perpendicular angles


from the center line to the _________________

o Work together to provide ________________________ and


_____________________

4. ______________________: fibers run from the


______________________ and 5th to 7th ribs at the top and the pubic
bone at the bottom
o Provide _______________________ and ________________________
Respiratory System
o Purpose:
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

Respiratory System: Anatomy

o _____________: air filled cavities in the bones of the face


o ____________________: mucus moistens and warms air entering the lungs
o ______________: (_________________) air passing over vocal cords
produce sounds
o ______________: tube shared with digestive system
o ______________: flap that closes trachea when swallowing so food goes
into ____________ not _____________
o ______________: tube below epiglottis that connects pharynx to bronchi
o ______________: (________=____________): splits into 2 sides for
each lung
o ______________: branches of bronchus. End in alveoli
o ______________: air sacs at end of bronchioles. Site of _____________

Respiration:
Inhalation Exhalation
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

6. 6.
Respiration: No air exchange (holding breath)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Cardiovascular System
The heart:
o Pumps blood through vessels to body cells bringing ___________ and
__________and ___________________________ and ________

4 Chambers of the Heart:


o Four chambers of the heart:
1.

2.

3.

4.
Blood Vessels
Arteries
o Take blood _________ from the heart
o Transports ___________ blood (expect for the ____________________)

Veins
o Return blood ______ the heart
o Transports _____________ (expect for the ______________________)

Capillaries
o ___________ blood vessels (RBC’s ____________________________)
o Site of _________, ____________ and ________________________

Arterioles
o Smaller branches off of ______________
o Connect _____________ to _____________________

Venules:
o Connect _____________ to _______________
Trace a Red Blood Cell

Blood Pressure
o Normal adult blood pressure is: _____________ =
___
Systolic: ___
o Is the pressure in the ________________ as a result ___
of
__________________________

Diastolic:
o Is the pressure in the ________________ when the _____________ are
refilling/atrial contraction

Gas Exchange in Body Cells


o Oxygen (O2) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) are ________________ between
body cell and blood
o Everybody cell is next to a ______________________
o O2 and CO2 cross between __________ and _________ via diffusion
(movement from area of _________ concentration to area of ________
concentration)
o Blood is rich in ______ and poor in _____ while cells are higher in
_______ and low in _______
o _____ moves into ______ and ____ moves into lungs due to a
________________________________

Gas exchange in the Lungs


o Oxygen (O2) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) are exchanged in the alveoli
o Each _________ is surrounded by tiny blood vessels called
__________________
o O2 and CO2 cross between _________ and _________ via ___________
o Blood is rich in _________ and poor in ________ while lungs are higher in
_______ and lower in _________
o ______ moves into blood and __________ moves into lungs due to a
_______________________________

Digestive System
Salivary Gland
o Secrete saliva which ______________ food and begins _________
digestion

Teeth
o ________________________________________________________

Tongue
o Manipulate food into a ________ so that it can be swallowed

Esophagus
o ________________________________________________________

Stomach
o Contains _________ which begins ______________________________
Small Intestine
o _______________________________________________________

Large Intestine
o Absorption of _____________________________________________

Appendix
o ________________________________________________________

Liver
o Processes __________brought in by the ____________________.
Secretes __________ which helps ______________________________

Gallbladder
o Stores and concentrates ______________________________________

Pancreas
o Secretes digestive enzymes and insulin which
________________________________________________________

Label the Digestive System Organs

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