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The thoracic cavity includes the heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus, and kidneys.
The thoracic cavity includes the heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus, and kidneys.
False
The abdominal cavity is divided into peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities.
The abdominal cavity is divided into peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities.
True
The pelvic cavity includes the bladder, urethra, rectum, and reproductive organs in females.
The pelvic cavity includes the bladder, urethra, rectum, and reproductive organs in females.
True
The extremities are divided into upper and lower extremities.
The extremities are divided into upper and lower extremities.
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The wrist connects the arm with the hand.
The wrist connects the arm with the hand.
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The lungs are located centrally in the thoracic cavity.
The lungs are located centrally in the thoracic cavity.
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The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
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The peritoneal cavity includes organs like the liver and gallbladder.
The peritoneal cavity includes organs like the liver and gallbladder.
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The retroperitoneal cavity contains the kidneys and ureters.
The retroperitoneal cavity contains the kidneys and ureters.
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The pelvic cavity includes the prostate in men.
The pelvic cavity includes the prostate in men.
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The lower extremities include the arm and hand.
The lower extremities include the arm and hand.
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The shoulder joint connects the arm with the forearm.
The shoulder joint connects the arm with the forearm.
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Study Notes
Thoracic Cavity
- Houses vital organs such as the heart, lungs, trachea, and esophagus.
- Central location of the lungs within the thoracic cavity.
- Separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm.
Abdominal Cavity
- Divided into two regions: peritoneal cavity and retroperitoneal cavity.
- The peritoneal cavity includes significant organs like the liver and gallbladder.
- The retroperitoneal cavity features the kidneys and ureters.
Pelvic Cavity
- Contains important structures: bladder, urethra, rectum, and female reproductive organs.
- In males, the pelvic cavity also includes the prostate.
Extremities
- Classified into upper and lower extremities.
- The wrist acts as the connection between the arm and hand.
- The shoulder joint links the arm with the forearm.
Additional Points
- The lower extremities refer specifically to legs and feet, not arms and hands.
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Description
Explore the key organs enclosed in the thoracic and abdominal cavities, their locations, and the structures that separate them. Learn about the relationships between the heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus, diaphragm, and pelvis.
