Terms (Body Cavities)

Question 1

internal organs

Answer 1

viscera

Question 2

cranial

Answer 2

brain, pituitary gland

Question 3

thoracic

Answer 3

lungs, heart, esophagus, trachea, bronchial tubes, thymus gland, aorta

Question 4

thoracic cavity is divided into 2 smaller cavities:

Answer 4

1. Pleural cavity - space surrounding each lung, double membrane surrounding the lungs
2. Mediastinum - between the lungs

Question 5

abdominal

Answer 5

stomach, small & large intestines, spleen, pancreas, liver, gallbladder

Question 6

pelvic

Answer 6

Portions of the small and large intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, urethra, and ureters; uterus & vagina in females