Body Cavities

Question 1

Cranial

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

Dorsal Cavities

Answer 3

Consists of the Cranial Cavity and the Spinal Cavity

Question 4

Thoracic Cavity

Answer 4

space containing the heart, aorta, lungs, esophagus, trachea, bronchi, and mediastinal area

Question 5

Abdominal Cavity

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Pelvic Cavity

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Abdominopelvic Cavity

Answer 7

both the pelvic and abdominal cavities

Question 8

Ventral Cavities

Answer 8

Consist of the abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity, and the thoracic cavity