Body Cavities Flashcards
(13 cards)
What are the main body cavities?
Dorsal and Ventral
What are the components of the dorsal cavity?
Cranial and Spinal
What are the two subdivisions of the ventral cavity?
Thoracic and Abdominopelvic
What structures are found in the cranial cavity?
Brain
What structures are contained within the spinal cavity?
Spinal cord and vertebra
What are the components of the thoracic cavity?
Mediastinum and Pleural
What organs are located in the mediastinum?
Thymus, heart, great vessels, trachea, esophagus, and pericardium
What is found in the pleural cavity?
Lungs and pleural membranes
What organs are located in the abdominopelvic cavity?
Liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, stomach, intestines, kidneys, ureters, and blood vessels
What structures are included in the pelvic cavity?
Rectum, urinary bladder, male and female reproductive system
Fill in the blank: The _______ cavity contains the lungs.
Pleural
True or False: The spinal cavity is part of the dorsal cavity.
True
What is the main function of the peritoneum?
It lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs.
