Body cavities

Question 1

Cranial cavity

Answer 1

the space within the skull that contains the brain. It is part of the dorsal cavity

Question 2

Dorsal cavity (cranial and spinal)

Answer 2

along the posterior (back) side of the body and includes the cranil cavity (housing the brain) and the spinal cavity (housing the spinal cord)

Question 3

Spinal cavity

Answer 3

the space within the vertebral column that contains the spinal cord. It is part of dorsal cavity

Question 4

Thoracic cavity

Answer 4

located in the chest area and is separated from the abdominal cavity by the diaphragm. It contains the lungs, heart and other structures.

Question 5

Pleural cavities

Answer 5

two small cavities (left and right) surrounding each lung. They are within the thoracic cavity and contain pleural fluid, which reduces friction during breathing.

Question 6

Pericardial cavity

Answer 6

the cavity that surrounds the heart It si located within the thoracic cavity and contains pericardial fluid, which helps protects and lubricate the heart

Question 7

Abdominal cavity

Answer 7

the cavity is located below the diaphragm and above the pelvic cavity. It contains many vital organs, including the stomach, liver, intestines, pancreas, and kidneys

Question 8

Pelvic cavity

Answer 8

located below the abdominal cavity and is bounded by the pelvic bones. It contains the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and parts of the intestines

Question 9

Abdominopelvic cavity

Answer 9

the combined abdominal and pelvic cavities. It encompasses all the structures located within both the abdominal and pelvic regions

Question 10

ventral cavity

Answer 10

a larger body cavity located on the anterior (front) side of the body. It includes the thoracic cavity and the abdominopelvic cavity, housing many vital organs.