Introduction to the Trunk
The Vertebral Column,
or spine, has 4 parts
and runs from the base
of the skull to the
coccyx
4 parts of the Spine
The Neck
Cervical Vertebral Column
4 parts of the Spine
The Neck
Cervical Vertebral Column
The Thorax
Thoracic Vertebral Column
4 parts of the Spine
The Neck
Cervical Vertebral Column
The Thorax
Thoracic Vertebral Column
The Abdomen
Lumbar Vertebral Column
4 parts of the Spine
The Neck
Cervical Vertebral Column
The Thorax
Thoracic Vertebral Column
The Abdomen
Lumbar Vertebral Column
The Pelvis
Sacrococcygeal Vertebrae
The Trunk
The Trunk
3 parts of the Trunk
3 parts of the Trunk
Thorax
3 parts of the Trunk
Thorax
Abdomen
3 parts of the Trunk
Thorax
Abdomen
Pelvis
3 Cavities of the Trunk
3 Cavities of the Trunk
Thoracic Cavity
3 Cavities of the Trunk
Thoracic Cavity
Abdominal Cavity
3 Cavities of the Trunk
Thoracic Cavity
Abdominal Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
The muscular Diaphragm lies between the
Thoracic and Abdominal cavities
Thoracic Cavity
The Diaphragm
Abdominal Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
The Abdominal and Pelvic Cavity are continuous
through the Pelvic Brim
Thoracic Cavity
The Diaphragm
Abdominal Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
Thoracic Cavity Contents
Mediastinum
• Heart
• Trachea
• Great Vessels
Pleural Cavities
• Lungs
• Pleural Sacs
Abdominal Cavity Contents
• Alimentary Tract
• Digestive Organs
• Excretory System
Female Pelvic Cavity Contents
• Urinary Bladder & Ureters
• Vagina
• Uterus
• Fallopian Tubes
• Ovaries
• Rectum
Male Pelvic Cavity Contents
• Urinary Bladder
• Intra-Pelvic Ureters
• Rectum
• Prostate
• Seminal Vesicles
The Pelvic Cavity
has a muscular floor
The Pelvic Cavity
has a muscular floor
Pelvic Diaphragm
(or Pelvic Floor)
The Pelvic Cavity
has a muscular floor
The perineum is below
the pelvic floor and is
the lowest part of the
trunk
Female Perineum Contents
• Vagina
• Vulva
• External Urethral Orifice
Male Perineum Contents
• Scrotum
• Penis
• External Urethal Orifice
The Anal Canal is in the Perineum in both sexes