Organs in Body Cavities Flashcards

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What does the Dorsal Cavity contain?

  • Abdominal and pelvic cavities
  • Diaphragm
  • Cranial and spinal cavities (correct)
  • Thoracic cavity

What is contained within the Cranial Cavity?

Brain

What is contained within the Spinal Cavity?

Spinal cord

What does the Ventral Cavity contain?

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What is contained in the Abdominopelvic Cavity?

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What organs are found in the Abdominal Cavity?

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What does the Pelvic Cavity contain?

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What is found in the Thoracic Cavity?

<p>Right and left lung, heart, esophagus, trachea, and thymus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Diaphragm Cavity contain?

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Flashcards

Dorsal Cavity

Contains the cranial and spinal cavities.

Cranial Cavity

Contains the brain.

Spinal Cavity

Contains the spinal cord.

Ventral Cavity

Contains the abdominal, thoracic, and pelvic cavities.

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Abdominopelvic Cavity

Contains the abdominal and pelvic cavities.

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Abdominal Cavity

Contains the stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, intestines, and ovaries (in females).

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Pelvic Cavity

Contains the colon, rectum, urinary bladder, and uterus (in females).

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Thoracic Cavity

Contains the right and left lung, heart, esophagus, trachea, and thymus.

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Diaphragm Cavity

Contains the diaphragm.

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Study Notes

Body Cavities Overview

  • Body cavities are essential spaces within the body that house vital organs.
  • Major cavities include dorsal and ventral cavities.

Dorsal Cavity

  • Comprises two main parts: cranial and spinal cavities.
  • Protects the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.

Cranial Cavity

  • Houses the brain.
  • Offers protection to the brain from physical trauma.

Spinal Cavity

  • Encloses the spinal cord.
  • Acts as a conduit for nerve signals between the brain and the body.

Ventral Cavity

  • Larger than the dorsal cavity; divided into sub-cavities.
  • Contains the abdominal, thoracic, and pelvic cavities.

Abdominopelvic Cavity

  • Encompasses both abdominal and pelvic cavities.
  • Supports a variety of digestive and reproductive organs.

Abdominal Cavity

  • Contains major organs: stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, intestines, and ovaries in females.
  • Plays a significant role in digestion and metabolism.

Pelvic Cavity

  • Houses the colon, rectum, urinary bladder, and uterus in females.
  • Involved in waste elimination and reproductive functions.

Thoracic Cavity

  • Contains vital structures: right and left lungs, heart, esophagus, trachea, and thymus.
  • Responsible for the respiratory and circulatory systems.

Diaphragm Cavity

  • Encompasses the diaphragm, a key muscle in respiratory function.
  • Separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity, aiding in breathing.

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