Questions and Answers
What does the ventral body cavity contain?
What is the main function of the thoracic cavity?
Contains the heart and lungs.
What do pleural cavities contain?
Each contains a lung.
What structures are contained within the mediastinum?
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What does the pericardial cavity contain?
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What does the superior mediastinum contain?
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The diaphragm is a membrane that separates the ______ from the abdominopelvic cavity.
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Into what two parts is the abdominopelvic cavity divided?
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What organs are found in the abdominal cavity?
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What does the peritoneal cavity surround?
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What organs are contained within the pelvic cavity?
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Study Notes
Ventral Body Cavity
- Comprises the thoracic cavity and the abdominopelvic cavity, housing vital organs.
Thoracic Cavity
- Divided into three sections: two pleural cavities and the mediastinum.
- Encloses essential organs such as the heart and lungs.
Pleural Cavities
- Two chambers, each specifically containing a lung, allowing for respiratory function.
Mediastinum
- Central compartment within the thoracic cavity.
- Houses the pericardial cavity, which contains the heart, and the superior mediastinum.
Pericardial Cavity
- Located within the mediastinum, this cavity encases the heart within the pericardial sac.
Superior Mediastinum
- Contains critical structures including the trachea and esophagus, facilitating air and food passage.
Diaphragm
- A muscular membrane that acts as a separator between the thoracic cavity and the abdominopelvic cavity, essential in the breathing process.
Abdominopelvic Cavity
- A composite cavity divided into the abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity, containing various organs.
Abdominal Cavity
- Encloses several important organs, including the liver, stomach, and kidneys, as well as other digestive components.
Peritoneal Cavity
- A fluid-filled space that surrounds many organs located in the abdominopelvic cavity, providing protection and support.
Pelvic Cavity
- Contains the bladder, some reproductive organs, and the rectum, playing a role in excretory and reproductive functions.
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