Body Cavities

Question 0

Cranial cavity

Answer 0

Space in the head containing the brain and surrounded by the skull. Cranial means pertaining to the brain.

Question 1

Cavities

Answer 1

Open chamber in the body that holds internal organs

Question 2

Vertebral cavity

Answer 2

Space within the spinal column (backbones) and containing the spinal cord. Also called the spinal canal.

Question 3

Mediastinal cavity

Answer 3

Centrally located space between the lungs. Contains the heart and major vessels.

Question 4

Pleural cavity.

Answer 4

Space between the pleural membranes.

Question 5

Pericardial

Answer 5

Sack around your heart.

Question 6

Diaphragm.

Answer 6

Muscle separating the abdominal an thoracic cavities. Te diaphragm moves up and down and aids in breathing

Question 7

Abdominal cavity

Answer 7

Space below the chest containing organs such as, liver, stomach, gallbladder, and intestines

Question 8

Pelvic cavity

Answer 8

Space between the abdomen containing portions of the intestines, rectum, urinary bladder, and reproductive organs.

Question 9

Abdominopelvic

Answer 9

Cavity that contains the abdomen and pelvis.

Question 10

Ventral

Answer 10

All the cavities anterior to the spine.

Question 11

Thoracic

Answer 11

Space in tie chest containing the heart, lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, esophagus, an other organs.

Question 12

Pleura

Answer 12

Double-layered membrane surrounding each lung

Question 13

Buccal cavity

Answer 13

Also called the oral cavity. Located within the mouth. Consists of teeth and the tong.

Question 14

Nasal cavity

Answer 14

Situated inside the nose.

Question 15

Orbital cavity

Answer 15

Where the eyes are located.