12 Questions
The thoracic cavity is enclosed by the ______
ribcage
The heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus and some of the large blood vessels are located in the ______ cavity
thoracic
The abdominal cavity is divided into two parts: the ______ and retroperitoneal cavities
peritoneal
The upper part of the peritoneal cavity contains the stomach, duodenum, spleen, liver, and ______
gallbladder
The pelvic cavity comprises the bladder, urethra, rectum, prostate in men, and reproductive organs in females (uterus, uterine tubes, and ______)
ovaries
The upper extremities are made up of three segments: the arm, forearm, and ______
hand
The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the ______
abdominal cavity
The stomach, duodenum, spleen, liver, and gallbladder are located in the upper part of the ______ cavity
peritoneal
The ______ cavity contains the kidneys, ureters, and some large blood vessels
retroperitoneal
The ______ cavity is the lower extension of the abdominal cavity
pelvic
The upper extremities are connected to the trunk by the ______ joint
shoulder
The elbow joint connects the arm with the ______
forearm
Test your knowledge on the anatomical structures within the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Learn about the organs enclosed by the ribcage, their locations, and the separation between the thoracic and abdominal cavities by the diaphragm.
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