Cranial Cavity and Meninges Anatomy
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Which of the following is NOT one of the cranial bones that form the cranial cavity?

  • Maxillary bone (correct)
  • Parietal bone
  • Occipital bone
  • Frontal bone
  • In the vertebral cavity, what acts as a cushioning agent for the spinal cord against the vertebral column?

  • Pia mater
  • Meninges of the spinal cord
  • Cerebrospinal fluid (correct)
  • Dura mater
  • What is the function of the subarachnoid space in the cranial cavity?

  • Minimize damage to the brain during head trauma (correct)
  • Contain the structures within the vertebral column
  • Provide a medium for nerve impulse transmission
  • Act as a shock absorber for the spinal cord
  • Which body cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm?

    <p>Thoracic cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cavity contains the heart, lungs, trachea, and esophagus?

    <p>Ventral cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two major components of the dorsal cavity?

    <p>Cranial and spinal cavities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the pelvic cavity?

    <p>To primarily contain the reproductive organs and urinary bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cavity is bounded by the bones of the pelvis?

    <p>Pelvic Cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary content of the abdominal cavity?

    <p>Liver and gallbladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which membrane covers not only the inside wall but also every organ in the abdominal cavity?

    <p>Parietal peritoneum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cranial Cavity

    • The cranial cavity is formed by specific cranial bones, but the exact bone that does not form the cranial cavity is not specified.
    • The subarachnoid space in the cranial cavity acts as a cushioning agent for the brain.

    Vertebral Cavity

    • In the vertebral cavity, cerebrospinal fluid acts as a cushioning agent for the spinal cord against the vertebral column.

    Body Cavities

    • The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm.
    • The thoracic cavity contains the heart, lungs, trachea, and esophagus.

    Dorsal Cavity

    • The two major components of the dorsal cavity are the cranial cavity and the vertebral cavity.

    Pelvic Cavity

    • The primary function of the pelvic cavity is to protect and support the pelvic organs.
    • The pelvic cavity is bounded by the bones of the pelvis.

    Abdominal Cavity

    • The primary content of the abdominal cavity includes organs such as the stomach, small intestine, and liver.
    • The peritoneum membrane covers not only the inside wall of the abdominal cavity but also every organ in the abdominal cavity.

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    Explore the anatomy of the cranial cavity, formed by eight cranial bones, and learn about the protective membranes known as meninges that surround the brain. Discover the three layers of meninges - dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater, and the subarachnoid space.

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