Body Cavities Flashcards
1
Q
Dorsal cavity
A
cranial
vertebral
2
Q
Ventral Cavity
A
Thoracic
Abdominpelvic
3
Q
Cranial
A
contains the brain
4
Q
Vertebral
A
contains the spinal cord
5
Q
Thoracic Cavity
A
heart and lungs
6
Q
Abdominopelvic Cavity
A
subdivided into two regions based on location of structures, abdominal and pelvic
7
Q
Abdominal Cavity
A
divided into 4 quadrants and contains stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, most of the large intestine
8
Q
Pelvic Cavity
A
contains urinary bladder, part of the large intestine and reproductive organs