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Which cavity of the body is bounded above by the thorax and below by two pelvic bones?
Which cavity of the body is bounded above by the thorax and below by two pelvic bones?
- Thoracic cavity
- Abdominal cavity (correct)
- Pelvic cavity
- Cranial cavity
What separates the abdominal cavity from the cavity of the thorax?
What separates the abdominal cavity from the cavity of the thorax?
- The diaphragm (correct)
- The spinal column
- The liver
- The gall-bladder
Which organs are found in the abdominal cavity?
Which organs are found in the abdominal cavity?
- Liver, gall-bladder, and intestines (correct)
- Spleen, bladder, and spinal column
- Brain, stomach, and pancreas
- Heart, lungs, and kidneys
Where does the liver lie in the body?
Where does the liver lie in the body?
What is the function of the liver?
What is the function of the liver?
What is the purpose of the diaphragm in relation to the abdominal cavity?
What is the purpose of the diaphragm in relation to the abdominal cavity?
What is the role of the gallbladder in the digestive process?
What is the role of the gallbladder in the digestive process?
Which organ is responsible for detoxifying certain toxic substances in the body?
Which organ is responsible for detoxifying certain toxic substances in the body?
Where is the gallbladder located in relation to the liver?
Where is the gallbladder located in relation to the liver?
What are the boundaries of the abdomen?
What are the boundaries of the abdomen?
Flashcards
What is the abdominal cavity?
What is the abdominal cavity?
The abdominal cavity is the space within the body that houses vital organs like the liver, gallbladder, and intestines. It's bounded above by the thorax, below by the pelvic bones, and laterally by the lower ribs and abdominal muscles.
What separates the chest from the abdominal cavity?
What separates the chest from the abdominal cavity?
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that acts as a partition between the chest (thoracic) cavity and the abdominal cavity. It plays a crucial role in breathing.
Where is the liver located and what does it do?
Where is the liver located and what does it do?
The liver is a large, reddish-brown organ located under the right ribs. It produces bile, which helps in digesting fats.
Where is the gallbladder and what does it do?
Where is the gallbladder and what does it do?
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What are the intestines, and where are they located?
What are the intestines, and where are they located?
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What is the liver's role in detoxification?
What is the liver's role in detoxification?
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What is bile and what is its role?
What is bile and what is its role?
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How does the diaphragm contribute to breathing?
How does the diaphragm contribute to breathing?
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What is the gallbladder's role in digestion?
What is the gallbladder's role in digestion?
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What are the boundaries of the abdomen?
What are the boundaries of the abdomen?
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Study Notes
Abdominal Cavity
- The abdominal cavity is bounded above by the thorax and below by two pelvic bones.
- The diaphragm separates the abdominal cavity from the cavity of the thorax.
Organs in the Abdominal Cavity
- The organs found in the abdominal cavity include the liver, gallbladder, and others.
Liver
- The liver lies in the upper right side of the abdominal cavity.
- The liver's function is to detoxify certain toxic substances in the body.
Gallbladder
- The gallbladder is located below the liver and is connected to it.
- The gallbladder's role is to store bile produced by the liver, which aids in the digestion of fats.
Diaphragm
- The diaphragm acts as a vital muscle that separates the abdominal cavity from the thorax.
- The diaphragm plays a crucial role in the expansion and contraction of the lungs during breathing.
Abdomen Boundaries
- The abdomen is bounded by the thorax above, the pelvic bones below, and the abdominal muscles at the sides and front.
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Test your knowledge of the organs located in the abdominal cavity and their functions with this quiz. Explore the anatomy and functions of the largest cavity in the body.
