Basal Cavity Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Two major cavities
A
Ventral body cavity
Dorsal body cavity
2
Q
Ventral body cavity
A
Expand and adjust for the different systems to function
Front of the body
Thoracic cavity
Abdominopelvic cavity
3
Q
Dorsal body cavity
A
Back of the body
Stiff and rigid for support and structure
Cranial cavity
Spinal cavity
4
Q
Cranial cavity
A
Brain
5
Q
Spinal cavity
A
Spinal cord
6
Q
Thoracic
A
Lungs
Heart
7
Q
Abdominal cavity
A
Digestive viscera
8
Q
Pelvic cavity
A
Urinary bladder
Reproductive organs
Rectum
