Ch 2 Body Cavities

Question 1

Cranial cavity

Answer 1

Space inside the skull (cranium) containing the brain

Question 2

Spinal cavity

Answer 2

Space inside the spinal column containing the spinal cord

Question 3

Thoracic cavity

Answer 3

Space containing the heart, aorta, lungs, esophagus, trachea, bronchi, mediastinal area

Question 4

Abdominal cavity

Answer 4

Space containing the stomach, intestines, kidneys, adrenal glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and ureters

Question 5

Pelvic cavity

Answer 5

Space containing the urinary bladder, certain reproductive organs, parts of the small and large intestine, and the anus

Question 6

Abdominopelvic cavity

Answer 6

Both the pelvic and abdominal cavities