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, and 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