Questions and Answers
Match the body cavities with one organ found in each:
Pelvic cavity = Rectum Abdominal cavity = Liver Spinal cavity = Spinal cord Thoracic cavity = Heart
The organs within the body are located within _______
body cavities
The _____ cavity houses the brain.
cranial
The ____________________ cavity houses the heart and lungs.
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The _________________ cavity mainly houses the digestive organs.
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The __________________ cavity houses the reproductive organs.
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Who Am I? I am the cavity that contains the brain and spinal cord.
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Who Am I? I am the cavity that contains the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
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Holds the eyes in an anterior-facing position.
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Houses three tiny bones involved in hearing.
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Contained within the nose.
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Contains the tongue.
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Surrounds a joint.
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In the dorsal cavity, the cranial cavity is?
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In the ventral body cavity, the thoracic cavity is?
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In the dorsal cavity, the vertebral cavity is?
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In the ventral body cavity, the abdominopelvic cavity is?
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What is the anatomical position?
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Define plane.
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Name the muscle that subdivides the ventral body cavity.
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Which body cavity protects the nervous system?
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Which body cavity provides the least protection to its internal structures?
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Which serous membranes are found in the thoracic cavity?
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Which serous membranes are found in the abdominopelvic cavity?
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Name the body region that blood is usually drawn from.
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Which body cavity would be opened to perform a hysterectomy?
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The term superficial refers to a structure that is __________.
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The _______ plane runs longitudinally and divides the body into right and left sides.
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Name two organs found in the left upper quadrant.
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Name two organs found in the right lower quadrant.
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Study Notes
Body Cavities Overview
- The human body contains various cavities housing vital organs.
Pelvic Cavity
- Contains the rectum, urinary bladder, and reproductive organs.
Abdominal Cavity
- Houses several organs, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, small intestine, kidneys, large intestine, and adrenal glands.
Spinal Cavity
- Encloses the spinal cord.
Thoracic Cavity
- Contains the heart and lungs.
Cranial Cavity
- Houses the brain.
Ventral Body Cavity
- Comprises the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities.
Orbital Cavity
- Holds the eyes, maintaining an anterior-facing position.
Middle Ear Cavity
- Contains three tiny bones critical for hearing.
Nasal Cavity
- Found within the nose.
Oral Cavity
- Houses the tongue.
Synovial Cavity
- Surrounds joints, aiding movement.
Anatomical Positions
- The term "superior" refers to positions that are above another structure, while "inferior" refers to positions below.
Diaphragm
- The muscle that subdivides the ventral body cavity into thoracic and abdominopelvic sections.
Dorsal Body Cavity
- Protective cavity housing the nervous system, including the cranial and vertebral cavities.
Serous Membranes
- Pleura and pericardium are located within the thoracic cavity, while the peritoneum is found in the abdominopelvic cavity.
Quadrants and Organ Locations
- Left Upper Quadrant: Contains the stomach and spleen.
- Right Lower Quadrant: Includes the cecum and appendix.
Hysterectomy Procedure
- Performed by accessing the abdominopelvic cavity.
Superficial Terminology
- Describes structures located toward or on the body surface.
Planes
- Sagittal plane: Divides the body into right and left sides.
Blood Draw Site
- Commonly occurs at the antecubital region (front of the elbow).
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