Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of the thoracic cavity?
Which cavity is commonly referred to as the abdomen?
What separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
Which of the following organs are primarily found in the pelvic cavity?
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Where is the ventral cavity located?
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Study Notes
Body Cavities
- Ventral Cavity is located at the front of the body and encompasses various organs.
Thoracic Cavity
- Also known as the chest cavity or thorax.
- Provides protection for vital organs including the heart and lungs.
- The diaphragm muscle serves as a separator between the thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity.
Abdominal Cavity
- Encloses key organs related to digestion.
- Commonly referred to as the abdomen (AB-doh-men).
Pelvic Cavity
- Formed by the structure of the hip bones.
- Houses organs associated with the reproductive and excretory systems.
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Learn about the ventral cavity, thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity, and pelvic cavity, their locations, and functions.
