Cavitys Flashcards
Vertebral canal and contains what
Formed by vertebral column and contains spinal cord and the beginnings of spinal nerves
Cranial cavity and what is contains.
Formed by cranial bones and contains brain
What are three thoracic cavitys
Pleural, pericardial and mediastinum
Pleural cavity where and what it contains
A potential space between the layers of the pleura that surround a lung
Pericardial cavity where and what it contains
A potential space between the layers of the pericardium that surround the heart.
Mediastinum where and what it contains?
Central portion of thoracic cavity between the lungs. Extends from sternum to vertebral column and from first rib to diaphragm. Contains heart thymus, esophagus, trachea, and several large blood vessels
Abdominal cavity and contains
Contains stomach, spleen, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, and most of the large intestine. The serous membrane of the abdominal cavity is the peritoneum.
Pelvic cavity contains
Contains urinary bladder, portions or the large intestine and internal organs of the reproduction.