Body Cavities Flashcards
1
Q
Thoracic cavity
A
lungs
maintain portion of oesophagus
trachea
pleural cavities
heart
2
Q
Abdominal
A
Liver
Uterus
Bladder
Stomach
Spleen
Small and large intestine
3
Q
Pelvic
A
Reproductive organs
Rectum
Bladder
4
Q
Parietal
A
lining the boundaries or sides of the cavity
5
Q
Visecral
A
lining the organs
6
Q
What is the function of the thoracic cavity and what covers it?
A
to protect organs and maintain thoracic pressure and it is covered by the pleura
7
Q
what is the left and right side of the thoracic cavity divided by?
A
mediastinum - contains the heart and portions of the aorta
8
Q
what is the abdominal cavity lined with and what does it do?
A
it is lined with a serous membrane called peritoneum
the peritoneal fluid lubricates to allow friction-free movement of organs and the peritoneum
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