Identify the cavity that houses the spinal cord.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the specific cavity within the human body that contains and protects the spinal cord, which is an important part of the central nervous system.
Answer
vertebral cavity
The spinal cord is housed in the vertebral cavity
Answer for screen readers
The spinal cord is housed in the vertebral cavity
More Information
The vertebral cavity is also part of the larger dorsal cavity, which includes both the cranial cavity (housing the brain) and the vertebral cavity (housing the spinal cord).
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the vertebral cavity with the larger dorsal cavity, which also contains the cranial cavity.
Sources
- The vertebral cavity - LibreTexts - med.libretexts.org
- The spinal cord is located in which body cavity? - Homework.Study.com - homework.study.com
- 10.5: Human Body Cavities - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
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