Body Cavities

Question 1

Body Cavities

Answer 1

Internally the body is divided into a few large spaces/cavities which contain organs called Dorsal Cavity and Ventral Cavity.

Question 2

dorsal cavity

Answer 2

this body cavity has two subdivisions: cranial cavity and spinal cavity (canal)

Question 3

cranial cavity

Answer 3

containing the brain

Question 4

spinal cavity

Answer 4

enclosing the spinal cord

Question 5

ventral cavity

Answer 5

this body cavity has two main subdivisions which is separated by the diaphragm: thoracic cavity and mediastinum

Question 6

thoracic cavity

Answer 6

is superior to the diaphragm

Question 7

mediastinum

Answer 7

is the space etween the lungs, including the organs and vessels contained in that space

Question 8

abdominopelvic cavity

Answer 8

is inferior to the diaphragm, and is further subdivided into two regions: abdominal cavity and pelvic cavity

Question 9

abdominal cavity

Answer 9

superior portion of the abdominalpelvic cavity; contains the stomach, most of the intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen

Question 10

pelvic cavity

Answer 10

inferior portion of the abdominalpelvic cavity starting from the top of the hip bones; contains urinary bladder, rectum, internal parts of the reproductive system.