Dorsal cavity Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the dorsal cavity?
The dorsal cavity is a body cavity located along the back of the body that houses the central nervous system.
True or False: The dorsal cavity is divided into two main parts.
True
What are the two main parts of the dorsal cavity?
The cranial cavity and the spinal cavity.
Fill in the blank: The cranial cavity contains the ______.
brain
Fill in the blank: The spinal cavity contains the ______.
spinal cord
Which structure separates the dorsal cavity from the ventral cavity?
The diaphragm
True or False: The dorsal cavity is responsible for protecting the heart and lungs.
False
What type of tissue lines the dorsal cavity?
Meningeal tissue
What is the primary function of the dorsal cavity?
To protect the central nervous system.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT found in the dorsal cavity? A) Brain B) Spinal cord C) Lungs D) Cerebrospinal fluid
C) Lungs
What is the role of cerebrospinal fluid in the dorsal cavity?
To cushion and protect the brain and spinal cord.
True or False: The dorsal cavity is larger than the ventral cavity.
False
What is the anatomical term for the back side of the body that the dorsal cavity is associated with?
Posterior
Fill in the blank: The membranes that cover the organs in the dorsal cavity are called ______.
meninges
What is the difference between the cranial cavity and the spinal cavity?
The cranial cavity houses the brain, while the spinal cavity houses the spinal cord.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following cavities is part of the dorsal cavity? A) Thoracic B) Abdominal C) Cranial D) Pelvic
C) Cranial
True or False: The dorsal cavity is involved in respiratory functions.
False
What is the clinical significance of the dorsal cavity?
It is crucial for diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord.
Fill in the blank: The dorsal cavity is part of the ______ body cavities.
axial
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a protective feature of the dorsal cavity? A) Ribs B) Skull C) Muscles D) Skin
B) Skull
What is the relationship between the dorsal cavity and the vertebral column?
The spinal cavity runs through the vertebral column.
True or False: The dorsal cavity is symmetrical.
True
What imaging techniques are commonly used to view the structures within the dorsal cavity?
MRI and CT scans.
Fill in the blank: The dorsal cavity is primarily located in the ______ region of the body.
posterior
