body cavities Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
what is in the dorsal cavity
A
cranial & spinal cavity
2
Q
what is in the cranial cavity
A
brain
3
Q
what is in the spinal cavity
A
spinal cord
4
Q
what is in the ventral cavities
A
thoracic and abdominopelvic
5
Q
what is in the thoracic cavity
A
pleural cavity - lungs
pericardical cavity - heart
mediastinum - HATTE
heart, aorta, thymus gland, trachea, esophagus
6
Q
what is in the abdominopelvic cavity
A
abdomin - SSSLGPC
stomach, spleen, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, colon
pelvic cavity - UUUSC & FOUV or PSV
ureturs, urinary bladder, urethra, small intestine, colon
fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, vagina & prostate gland, seminal vescicles, vas deferns
7
Q
what is the plue
A