Body Cavities Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the two main body cavities in humans?
The dorsal cavity and the ventral cavity.
True or False: The thoracic cavity is part of the ventral cavity.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _______ cavity houses the brain.
cranial
What is the function of the abdominal cavity?
It contains digestive organs and structures.
Which cavity contains the heart?
The mediastinum, part of the thoracic cavity.
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
The diaphragm.
True or False: The pelvic cavity is located above the abdominal cavity.
False.
Name one organ found in the pelvic cavity.
Bladder, reproductive organs, or rectum.
What type of fluid is found in the pleural cavity?
Pleural fluid.
Which cavity is divided into the right and left pleural cavities?
The thoracic cavity.
Fill in the blank: The _______ cavity is the largest body cavity.
abdominal
What is the primary purpose of body cavities?
To protect and allow movement of internal organs.
Name the two subdivisions of the dorsal cavity.
Cranial cavity and spinal cavity.
True or False: The abdominal cavity is part of the dorsal cavity.
False.
What is the mediastinum?
The central compartment of the thoracic cavity.
Which cavity contains the lungs?
The pleural cavity.
Fill in the blank: The _______ cavity contains the diaphragm.
thoracic
What is the role of the peritoneum?
To line the abdominal cavity and cover the organs within it.
What type of cavity is the cranial cavity?
A dorsal cavity.
Which body cavity is associated with the reproductive organs?
The pelvic cavity.
True or False: The abdominal cavity is located superior to the thoracic cavity.
False.
What is contained within the spinal cavity?
The spinal cord.
Fill in the blank: The _______ cavity is involved in respiration.
thoracic
What does the term ‘visceral’ refer to?
Pertaining to the internal organs.
