body cavitys Flashcards
how many main body cavities are there
2
what are the two main cavities
ventral and dorsal
what are the ventral cavities
thoracic and abdominopelvic
what are the abdominopelvic cavities
abdominal and pelvic
what are the dorsal cavities
spinal and cranial
what cavities are in the thoracic cavity
superior mediastinum, pleural cavity, pericardial.
what organs are in the superior mediastinum
thymus, trachea and esophagus
what organs are in the pleural cavity
thoracic aorta, lungs, esophagus
what organ is in the pericardial cavity
the heart
what organs are in the abdominal cavity
stomach, large intestine, small intestine, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, uterus, ovaries, kidneys, bladder, fallopian tubes
what organs are in the pelvic cavity
bladder, distal ureters, proximal urethra, sigmoid colon, rectum, anal canal