Body Cavities Flashcards
1
Q
How many main body cavities are there?
A
4 main cavities lines with a membrane to support and hold various organs
2
Q
Viscera
A
internal organs
3
Q
Cranial Cavity
A
Enclosed by the skull/ holds brain
4
Q
Vertebral Cavity
A
Enclosed by the Vertebral column, holds the spinal cord
5
Q
Thoracic Cavity
A
Enclosed by the ribs
6
Q
Pericardial Cavity
A
Contains the Heart
7
Q
Pleural Cavities
A
Contains the Lungs
8
Q
Abdominopelvic Cavity
A
Enclosed by the diaphram and abdonminal muscles
9
Q
Abdominal Cavity
A
Contains MOST digestive organs
Kidney + Spleen
10
Q
Pelvic Cavity
A
Contains Rectum, Bladder, Reproductive Organs
11
Q
What seperares the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
A
The diaphragm
