Body Cavities Flashcards
1
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Cranial
A
space inside the skull (cranium) containing the brain
2
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Spinal Cavity
A
space inside the spinal column containing the spinal cord
3
Q
Dorsal Cavities
A
Consists of the Cranial Cavity and the Spinal Cavity
4
Q
Thoracic Cavity
A
space containing the heart, aorta, lungs, esophagus, trachea, bronchi, and mediastinal area
5
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Abdominal Cavity
A
space containing the stomach, intestines, kidneys, adrenal glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas,
spleen, and ureters
6
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Pelvic Cavity
A
space containing the urinary bladder, certain reproductive organs, parts of the small and large
intestine, and the anus
7
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Abdominopelvic Cavity
A
both the pelvic and abdominal cavities
8
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Ventral Cavities
A
Consist of the abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity, and the thoracic cavity
