18 Questions
Which body cavity is subdivided by the diaphragm into an upper thoracic cavity and a lower abdominopelvic cavity?
Ventral body cavity
What kind of cavities are the pleural cavities and the mediastinum?
Thoracic cavities
Which body cavity is formed by the cranial bones and contains the brain?
Cranial cavity
Where is the vertebral (spinal) canal located?
Near the dorsal surface of the body
Which of the following is NOT a subdivision of the ventral body cavity?
Cranial cavity
The pleural cavities and mediastinum are located within which larger body cavity?
Thoracic cavity
What is the function of the mediastinum in the thoracic cavity?
Contains all thoracic cavity contents except the lungs
Which structure encloses the heart and great vessels in the thoracic cavity?
Pericardial cavity
What is the role of the pleural cavities in the thoracic cavity?
Surround the lungs
What structures are included in the viscera of the abdominal cavity?
Stomach and liver
Which type of membrane covers and adheres to the viscera within the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
Serous membrane
What is the function of the serous fluid between the layers of serous membrane?
Reduce friction and allow viscera to slide during movements
What is the function of the visceral pericardium?
Covering the surface of the heart
How can the abdominopelvic cavity be divided for easy description of organ locations?
By drawing four imaginary lines to create nine regions
Which cavity may be divided into quadrants by passing imaginary lines through the umbilicus?
Abdominopelvic cavity
What does the parietal peritoneum line in the abdominal cavity?
Abdominal wall
Which body cavity contains the visceral peritoneum?
Ventral body cavity
In which of the following joints can you find movement resembling that at the shoulder joint?
Elbow joint
Learn about the structure and contents of the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities, including the pleural cavities, mediastinum, and pericardial cavity in the thoracic region. Understand the divisions and organs within these important body cavities.
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