Body Cavities Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 major cavities?
A
ventral (front or anterior) and dorsal (back or posterior)
2
Q
ventral
A
front of the body
3
Q
thoracic cavity
A
heart, lungs, aorta, esophagus, and trachea
4
Q
What separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
A
diaphragm
5
Q
abdominal cavity
A
liver, gallbladder, spleen, stomach, pancreas, intestines, kidneys
6
Q
dorsal
A
back of the body
7
Q
cranial cavity
A
brain
8
Q
spinal cavity
A
spinal cord and nerves
9
Q
pelvic cavity
A
urinary bladder and reproductive organs
