Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of the dorsal body cavity?
Which two subdivisions make up the dorsal body cavity?
What structure encases the brain within the cranial cavity?
What surrounds the brain and spinal cord for protection?
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What is true about the relationship between the cranial cavity and the vertebral canal?
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Study Notes
Body Cavities
- Enclosed spaces that contain and protect internal organs.
- Lined with specialized membranes that provide support and protection.
Dorsal Body Cavity
- Essential for protecting organs of the nervous system.
- Comprises two primary subdivisions:
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Cranial Cavity:
- Encased by the skull, housing and protecting the brain.
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Vertebral (Spinal) Cavity:
- Formed by the bony vertebral column, which encases the spinal cord.
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Cranial Cavity:
- Cranial cavity and vertebral canal are interconnected, forming a continuous protective space.
- Surrounding both the brain and spinal cord are protective membranes known as meninges.
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Description
Explore the key concepts surrounding body cavities and their functions in protecting internal organs. This quiz covers the dorsal body cavity, its subdivisions, and the protective role of the meninges. Test your knowledge on the cranial and spinal cavities in the human body.
