Body Cavities Flashcards
1
Q
What is a body cavity
A
Any space or compartment in the body.
Cavities accommodate organs and other structures
2
Q
What are the four main body cavities?
A
Dorsal body cavity ( contains cranial % vertebral cavity )
The thoracic cavity ( contains pericardial cavity and the pleural cavity)
Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity
3
Q
What is in the dorsal cavity?
A
The dorsal body cavity contains the:
Cranial cavity ( the brain, spinal cord, meninges)
Vertebral cavity ( spinal cord)
4
Q
What is in the thoracic cavity?
A
The heart and the lungs
This cavity also contains: pericardial& pleural cavity
5
Q
What is in the abdominal cavity?
A
Liver Gall bladder Stomach Small intestine Large intestine Spleen Kidney Pancreas
6
Q
What is in the pelvic cavity?
A
Bladder
Urethra
Bowel
Ovaries, uterus and vagina
7
Q
What is the purpose of body cavities?
A
To protect organs
Allow organs to change shape
