12 Questions
Which of the following organs is NOT located in the thoracic cavity?
Stomach
Where are the kidneys and ureters located?
Retroperitoneal cavity
Which of the following structures connects the arm to the forearm?
Elbow joint
In which cavity are the uterus, uterine tubes, and ovaries located?
Pelvic cavity
Which of the following statements about the abdominal cavity is correct?
It is divided into the peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities.
Where are the large blood vessels and nerves located in the pelvic cavity?
Laterally
What organs are located in the thoracic cavity?
Heart, lungs, trachea
Which cavities are separated by the diaphragm?
Thoracic and abdominal cavities
What structures join the arm with the forearm and the forearm with the hand?
Elbow and wrist
Where are the kidneys, ureters, and some large blood vessels situated?
Retroperitoneal cavity
Which of the following organs is NOT part of the upper part of the peritoneal cavity?
Large intestines
What is the main function of the pelvic cavity in females?
Reproductive functions
Learn about the structure and contents of the thoracic and abdominal cavities, including the placement of organs such as the heart, lungs, trachea, esophagus, and blood vessels. Understand the separation between these two cavities by the diaphragm.
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