Body Cavities Flashcards
(10 cards)
Dorsal contains what two body cavities
cranial, spinal
cranial contains what contents
brain
spinal contains what contents
spinal cord and vertebra
ventral contains what two main body cavities
thoracic, abdominopelvic
What does the thoracic body cavities contain
mediastinum, pleural
what contents does the mediastinum contain
thymus, heart, great vessels, trachea, esophagus, and pericardium
what contents does the pleural contain
lungs, pleural membranes
What body cavities are found in the abdominopelvic cavity
abdominal, pelvic
what contents are found in the abdominal cavity
peritoneum, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, stomach, intestines, kidney, ureters, and blood vessels
What contents are found in the pelvic cavity
rectum, urinary bladder, male and female reproductive system