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Body Cavities Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three body cavities?

A

Thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic

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2
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What is the membrane that lines the thoracic cavity called?

A

Pleura

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3
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Where is pleura found?

A

The thoracic cavity

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4
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What is the cranial boundary of the thoracic cavity?

A

Thoracic inlet

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5
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What is the dorsal boundary of the thoracic cavity?

A

Spinal muscles

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6
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What is the ventral boundary of the thoracic cavity?

A

Sternum

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7
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What is the caudal boundary of the thoracic cavity?

A

Diaphragm

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8
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What is the lateral boundary of the thoracic cavity?

A

Ribs

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9
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What is contained within the thoracic cavity?

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  • Heart
  • Lungs
  • Trachea
  • Ribs
  • Intercostal muscles
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10
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What is the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity called?

A

Peritoneum

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11
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Where is peritoneum found?

A

In the abdominal and pelvic cavities

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12
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What is the cranial boundary of the abdominal cavity?

A

Diaphragm

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13
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What is the dorsal boundary of the abdominal cavity?

A

Spinal muscles

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14
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What is the ventral boundary of the abdominal cavity?

A

Abdominal muscles

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15
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What is the lateral boundary of the abdominal cavity?

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Abdominal muscles

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16
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What is the caudal boundary of the abdominal cavity?

A

Pelvic inlet

17
Q

What is contained within the abdominal cavity?

A
  • Digestive system
  • Stomach
  • Kidneys
  • Reproductive system
  • Spleen
  • Urogenital
18
Q

What membrane lines the pelvic cavity?

A

Peritoneum

19
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What is the cranial boundary of the pelvic cavity?

A

Pelvic inlet

20
Q

What is caudal the boundary of the pelvic cavity?

A

Opening of the caudal pelvis

21
Q

What is the dorsal boundary of the pelvic cavity?

A

Sacrum/Spine

22
Q

What is the ventral boundary of the pelvic cavity?

A

Pelvis (pubis/ischium)

23
Q

What is contained within the pelvic cavity?

A
  • Urinary bladder
  • Prostrate
  • Some reproductive organs
  • Rectum
  • Anal sacs
  • Descending colon
24
Q

How many body cavities do birds/reptiles have?

A

One

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