Body Cavities of the Trunk

Question 1

Structures in the Superior Mediastinum

Answer 1

Thymus, Great Vessels, Trachea, Esophagus, Thoracic Duct

Question 2

Structures in the Anterior Inferior Mediastinum

Answer 2

Thymus

Question 3

Structures in the Middle Inferior Mediastinum

Answer 3

Heart, Pericardium, Roots of Great Vessels

Question 4

Structures in the Posterior Inferior Mediastinum

Answer 4

Thoracic Aorta, Thoracic Duct, Esophagus, Azygos venous system

Question 5

Structures in the R and L Pleura

Answer 5

R and L Lungs

Question 6

Organs in the Abdominal Peritoneal Cavity

Answer 6

Stomach, Spleen, Small Intestine (Jejunum, Ileum, Superior part of Duodenum), Liver, Gallbladder, Cecum, Vermiform Appendix, Transverse Colon, Sigmoid Colon

Question 7

Organs in the Pelvic Peritoneal Cavity

Answer 7

Uterus (Fundus and Body), Ovaries, Uterine tubes

Question 8

Primarily Retroperitoneal Organs

Answer 8

Kidneys, Suprarenal Glands, Uterine Cervix

Question 9

Secondarily Retroperitoneal Organs

Answer 9

Duodenum (Descending, Horizontal, Ascending), Pancreas, Ascending and Descending Colon, Rectum (upper 2/3)

Question 10

Infraperitoneal Organs

Answer 10

Urinary Bladder, Distal Ureters, Prostate, Seminal Vesicle, Uterine Cervix, Vagina, Rectum